G a sinusoidal wave of frequency f is traveling along a stretched string. the string is brought to rest, and a second traveling wave of frequency 2f is established on the string. what is the wave speed of the second wave?

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Andres Weber

5 February, 07:57

G a sinusoidal wave of frequency f is traveling along a stretched string. the string is brought to rest, and a second traveling wave of frequency 2f is established on the string. what is the wave speed of the second wave?

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Deshawn Cooper · Answer 1

Wave speed is the speed at which a wave moves. For this question, the wave speed of the second wave would still be the same; the same as that of the first wave. The reason behind this is the wave speed is determined by the medium, so it is unaffected by shifting of the frequency.