Comparing sound waves with different frequencies and wavelengths traveling through air,

1. the speed of the wave doesn't depend on the frequency or the wavelength.

2. the higher the frequency, the greater the amplitude of the wave.

3. the higher the frequency, the greater the wavelength.

4. the wave with the highest frequency and the greatest wavelength will have the greatest speed.

5. the higher the frequency, the greater the speed of the wave.

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Heidi

15 July, 04:09

Comparing sound waves with different frequencies and wavelengths traveling through air,

1. the speed of the wave doesn't depend on the frequency or the wavelength.

2. the higher the frequency, the greater the amplitude of the wave.

3. the higher the frequency, the greater the wavelength.

4. the wave with the highest frequency and the greatest wavelength will have the greatest speed.

5. the higher the frequency, the greater the speed of the wave.

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Essence Mclaughlin · Answer 1

The speed of sound wave only depends on the property of the medium like density and the bulk modulus of the medium particle. The speed of sound also depends on the temperature of the medium.

On comparing sound waves with different frequencies and wavelengths traveling through air, the speed of the wave doesn't depend on the frequency or the wavelength. Hence, the correct option is (1).