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A light wave travels from air into a medium of refractive index 1.54. If the wavelength of the light in air is 5.9×107m, calculate its wavelength in the medium

A.

2.5×107m

B.

3.8×107m

C.

4.6×107m

D.

5.2×107m

E.

6.1×107m

Correct answer is B

n =wavelengthinairwavelengthinmedium=5.9×1071.54=3.8×107m