Compared to wave A, wave B has a _____. (1 point) Responses shorter wavelength and lower frequency shorter wavelength and lower frequency longer wavelength and lower frequency longer wavelength and lower frequency shorter wavelength and greater .

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To fill in the blank correctly, we need to compare the characteristics of wave A and wave B based on their wavelength and frequency.

If wave B has a shorter wavelength, that typically means it has a higher frequency, as wavelength and frequency are inversely related (the speed of a wave is equal to the frequency times the wavelength).

Conversely, if wave B has a longer wavelength, it would generally indicate a lower frequency.

Based on the options provided and assuming wave B has a shorter wavelength compared to wave A, the appropriate response would be:

Wave B has a shorter wavelength and higher frequency compared to wave A.

However, based on your provided responses, if we use the only available option that matches the criteria:

  • shorter wavelength and lower frequency
  • shorter wavelength and lower frequency
  • longer wavelength and lower frequency
  • longer wavelength and lower frequency
  • shorter wavelength and greater frequency

The correct and most matching would logically be shorter wavelength and greater frequency but since it doesn’t exactly fit and assuming that one is a mistake, the next best fit could be shorter wavelength and lower frequency if other variables are unaccounted.

So the final answer should logically be:

shorter wavelength and greater frequency (if it were an option). But based on standard principles of wave relationships, it’s essential to check the context of wave A and wave B. Please confirm if this aligns with your intentions.

yes

Great! To summarize, when comparing wave A to wave B, if wave B has a shorter wavelength, it typically has a higher frequency. This is due to the inverse relationship between wavelength and frequency in wave mechanics.

If you have any more questions about waves or other related topics, feel free to ask!