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the wavelength produce by a shallow water body is 200mm. If the refractive index is 0.5. calculate the wavelength in deep water​

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Answer:

400mm

Step-by-step explanation:

Refractive index is the ratio of the wavelength in the shallow water to that in deep water.

Refractive index = λs/λd

Given

Refractive index = 0.5

λs = 200mm

Required

0.5 = 200/λd

λd = 200/0.5

λd = 400mm

Hence the wavelength in deep water is 400mm

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