Question

A sound wave enters a new medium where sound travels faster. How does this affect the frequency and wavelength of the sound? A. The frequency increases and the wavelength decreases. B. The frequency decreases and the wavelength increases. C. The frequency stays the same and the wavelength increases. D. The frequency stays the same and the wavelength decreases. E. Neither the frequency nor the wavelength is affected.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is  E. Neither the frequency nor the wavelength is affected.

Explanation:

The wave frequency does not affect the speed of that wave. An increase in frequency of a wave causes a decrease in wavelength while the wave speed remains the constant. The speed of the waves is significantly higher at higher tensions. Waves travel through tighter ropes at higher speeds but at the same time we can say that the speed of a wave does not effect either frequency or wavelength of sound waves.