Two students hold the ends of a jump rope. One student moves the jump rope up and down, making a wave. Then, the student moves closer. Which quantity of the wave will decrease?(1 point)
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speed
speed
amplitude
amplitude
frequency
frequency
wavelength
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Wavelength.
Explanation: The person oscillates the rope at the same rate (frequency), and rope speed is set by tension and mass per length (unchanged), so when the holders move closer the distance between successive crests (wavelength) becomes smaller.
Explanation: The person oscillates the rope at the same rate (frequency), and rope speed is set by tension and mass per length (unchanged), so when the holders move closer the distance between successive crests (wavelength) becomes smaller.
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