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Wave Reflection at a Media Interface
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Two transparent media have indices of refraction n₁ and n₂, where n₂ > n₁. A light wave travels from medium 1 to medium 2. What is the relationship between the wave speeds v₁ and v₂ in the two media, and what happens to the reflected wave?

A

v₂ > v₁; reflected wave is inverted

B

v₂ < v₁; reflected wave is not inverted

C

v₂ > v₁; reflected wave is not inverted

D

v₂ < v₁; reflected wave is inverted

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