An electromagnetic wave has a frequency of $3 \text{ MHz}$ in free space. When this wave passes through a medium with a relative permittivity $\varepsilon_r = 4.0$,its frequency will be:

  • A
    halved
  • B
    doubled
  • C
    remain the same
  • D
    become $\sqrt{2}$ times

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