Medium and the Speed of a Wave Flashcards

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What determines the speed of a wave

A

he speed of a wave is NOT affected by the wavelength or the frequency of the wave.
Does this make sense? What determines these factors?
Rather, it is the medium that determines the speed of a wave.

the medium

denser the medium the faster the wave travels

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