As light passes through a transparent medium, it undergoes an absorption-reemission process (discussed earlier, in Figure 27.7). Which interacts more with the medium,
To Explain: The frequency that interacts more with the medium.
Answer to Problem 22A
High frequencies interact more with the medium.
Explanation of Solution
Introduction: The number of wavelengths that pass a point in given time period is termed as frequency. Its categories in two parts; low frequency and high frequency.
Explanation:
A radio frequency between low frequency and medium frequency is known as Low-frequency. The range of low frequencies is
A radio frequency between very high frequency and medium frequency is defined as High-frequency. Range of high frequencies is
It is known that the natural frequencies of glass & water are high. So, the high frequencies will be slowed down, and also, absorbed. Therefore, high frequencies interact more with the medium and it also lag behind.
Conclusion: High frequencies are more harmful than low frequencies.
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