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Asked by Mercedez

The speed of a wave doubles as it passes from one medium to the next. How will this affect the frequency of the wave?
10 years ago

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Answered by Steve
speed = wavelength*frequency

So, if speed doubles you know nothing about the frequency.

If the wavelength is unchanged, then the frequency doubles.

But, if the wavelength doubles, the frequency remains unchanged.
10 years ago

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