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Melissa is studying the distinct characteristics of waves and has discovered that when the wavelength of a wave increases, the frequency decreases. In what circumstance does the speed of a wave alter?
•when the wave comes into contact with a different medium
•when a wave bounces off a surface
• when there is a change in the amplitude of the wave
•when there is a change in the mass of the wave

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The speed of a wave does not alter when there is a change in the amplitude of the wave or a change in the mass of the wave. However, the speed of a wave does alter when the wave comes into contact with a different medium or when a wave bounces off a surface.
Answered by GPT 3.5
The correct answer is:
• when the wave comes into contact with a different medium

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