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Question 6 • Physical Science

Farah is doing an experiment that involves calculating the speed of a longitudinal wave. What will most likely happen if she increases the temperature in the room?

Answer
A
The speed of the wave will decrease.
B
The amplitude of the wave will decrease.
C
The speed of the wave will increase.
D
The amplitude of the wave will increase.

Explanation

A longitudinal wave travels through a medium, and increasing the temperature of a gas usually makes its particles move faster. This increases the speed of sound in the gas, so the wave speed will increase. Temperature does not directly determine the wave’s amplitude.

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