Physics
When an electromagnetic wave passes from one medium to the other, which property remains unchanged ?
- speed
- wavelength
- direction of travel
- frequency
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frequency
Reason — When an electromagnetic wave passes from one medium to another, the frequency of the wave remains unchanged. This is a fundamental property of electromagnetic waves.
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