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Wave Properties — Quiz

Question 8 • Physics

What factors affect the speed of a wave? Choose three correct answers.

Answer
A
the temperature of the medium
B
the type of medium
C
the energy of the wave
D
the type of wave
E
the amplitude of the wave

Explanation

A wave’s speed depends on the properties of the medium it travels through, and temperature can change those properties. The type of medium also matters—for example, sound travels at different speeds in air and water. The type of wave matters too, since different kinds of waves follow different speed rules; a wave’s energy or amplitude does not generally determine its speed.

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