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Electromagnetic Waves. Radiation

Problem 4.189

An electromagnetic wave of frequency \(v=3.0 \mathrm{MHz}\) passes from vacuum into a non-magnetic medium with permittivity \(\varepsilon=\) \(=4.0 .\) Find the increment of its wavelength.

Reveal Answer
Δλ=(1/ε1)c/v=50 m\Delta \lambda=(1 / \sqrt{\varepsilon}-1) c / v=-50 \mathrm{~m}