Question
What happens to wave properties when moving between different mediums?
A. Frequency changes while wavelength stay constant
B. Period and wavelength remain constant.
C. Frequency remains constant.
D. All properties remain constant.
A. Frequency changes while wavelength stay constant
B. Period and wavelength remain constant.
C. Frequency remains constant.
D. All properties remain constant.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
When a wave moves between different mediums, the following generally occurs:
A. Frequency changes while wavelength stays constant - This is **not correct** because the frequency of a wave does not change when it enters a different medium.
B. Period and wavelength remain constant - This is also **not correct** because while frequency remains constant, wavelength and speed do change.
C. Frequency remains constant - This is **correct** as the frequency of a wave remains constant when transitioning between different mediums.
D. All properties remain constant - This is incorrect, as the wavelength and speed of the wave will change depending on the medium, while frequency stays constant.
Therefore, the correct answer is **C. Frequency remains constant.**
A. Frequency changes while wavelength stays constant - This is **not correct** because the frequency of a wave does not change when it enters a different medium.
B. Period and wavelength remain constant - This is also **not correct** because while frequency remains constant, wavelength and speed do change.
C. Frequency remains constant - This is **correct** as the frequency of a wave remains constant when transitioning between different mediums.
D. All properties remain constant - This is incorrect, as the wavelength and speed of the wave will change depending on the medium, while frequency stays constant.
Therefore, the correct answer is **C. Frequency remains constant.**