Use the table to answer the question.

Student Wavelength Frequency
Darius increase increase
Kathryn increase remain the same
Anya decrease increase
Franco remain the same decrease
Four students write their ideas about the relationship between wavelength and frequency. Which student is correct?

(1 point)
Responses

Darius
Darius

Anya
Anya

Kathryn
Kathryn

Franco
Franco

1 answer

To determine which student is correct regarding the relationship between wavelength and frequency, we can use the fundamental relationship in physics: as the wavelength increases, the frequency decreases, and vice versa.

Let's analyze each student's statement:

  1. Darius: Wavelength increases and frequency increases. (Incorrect)
  2. Kathryn: Wavelength increases and frequency remains the same. (Incorrect)
  3. Anya: Wavelength decreases and frequency increases. (Correct)
  4. Franco: Wavelength remains the same and frequency decreases. (Incorrect)

Based on these analyses, the correct student is Anya, as she correctly states that a decrease in wavelength corresponds to an increase in frequency.