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Which statement best describes the characteristics of similar waves that pass through the same medium, such as changing musical notes played on an instrument? (1 point)
An increase in the frequency causes a decrease in the wavelength.
An increase in the wavelength causes an increase in the speed.
An increase in the frequency causes an increase in the speed.
• An increase in the wavelength causes an increase in the frequency.

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An increase in the frequency causes a decrease in the wavelength.

Reason: For a given medium the wave speed v is fixed and v = f·λ, so λ = v/f. If f increases while v stays the same, λ must decrease.