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Waves

Question 1 • SC332 Environmental Science B

If the wavelength of a wave stays the same, what happens when the wave period increases?

Answer
A
increase in wave speed
B
increase in wave height
C
decrease in wave speed
D
decrease in wave height

Explanation

Wave speed is wavelength divided by period: v = λ/T. If the wavelength stays constant while the period increases, the speed decreases. Therefore, the correct choice is “decrease in wave speed.”

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