If the wavelength or red light in air is 690nm and remembering frequency does not change from medium to medium, what is the wavelength of the red light in the n=1.6 medium? (quantitative- show your work)

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Part 3: Wavelength
12. Change the source from ray to wave. You should see a graphic link the one below.
Crests
Wavelength Troughs
13. Set the two mediums to the most extreme values for index of refraction, n=1 and n=1.6. How does the
wavelength compare in each medium? (qualitative answer in words)
14. If the wavelength or red light in air is 690nm and remembering frequency does not change from medium to
medium, what is the wavelength of the red light in the n=1.6 medium? (quantitative - show your work)
Transcribed Image Text:Part 3: Wavelength 12. Change the source from ray to wave. You should see a graphic link the one below. Crests Wavelength Troughs 13. Set the two mediums to the most extreme values for index of refraction, n=1 and n=1.6. How does the wavelength compare in each medium? (qualitative answer in words) 14. If the wavelength or red light in air is 690nm and remembering frequency does not change from medium to medium, what is the wavelength of the red light in the n=1.6 medium? (quantitative - show your work)
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