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Light of 589 nm in air enters water of index 1.33. Wavelength there?
A332 nm
B443 nm
C589 nm
D784 nm
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 443 nm
Wavelength shrinks by the refractive index, so 589 nm divided by 1.33 is about 443 nm.
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