Melissa is studying the distinct characteristics of waves and has discovered that when the wavelength of a wave increases, the frequency decreases. In what circumstance does the speed of a wave alter?

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when a wave bounces off a surface
when a wave bounces off a surface

when the wave comes into contact with a different medium
when the wave comes into contact with a different medium

when there is a change in the mass of the wave
when there is a change in the mass of the wave

when there is a change in the amplitude of the wave

Answer 1

The speed of a wave alters when the wave comes into contact with a different medium.

In general, the speed of a wave is determined by the properties of the medium through which it is traveling. When a wave transitions from one medium to another (for example, from air to water), the speed can change due to differences in density and elasticity of the two media.