Wave Reflection at a Media Interface
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 not inverted
B
v₂ > v₁; reflected wave is inverted
C
v₂ < v₁; reflected wave is inverted
D
v₂ > v₁; reflected wave is not inverted
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