Compared to wave A, wave B has a _____.

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shorter wavelength and greater frequency
shorter wavelength and greater frequency

longer wavelength and greater frequency
longer wavelength and greater frequency

shorter wavelength and lower frequency
shorter wavelength and lower frequency

longer wavelength and lower frequency

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The correct response is:

shorter wavelength and greater frequency.

In general, if wave B is said to have a shorter wavelength compared to wave A, it must have a greater frequency, since wavelength and frequency are inversely related in wave mechanics.