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The speed of sound depends on the medium the waves pass through, and is a fundamental property of the material. It itself cannot increase wave length as it is merely a property and not an active force that can modify anything.

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How does the speed of wave energy propagation in water change with the length of the wavelength?

The speed of wave energy propagation in water increases as the length of the wavelength increases.


If the frequency of a sound wave is multiplied by ten what happens to the wave length?

If the frequency of a sound wave is multiplied by ten, the wavelength will decrease by a factor of ten. This is because the speed of sound in a given medium remains constant, so when frequency increases, wavelength decreases proportionally to maintain the speed of sound.


How is a waves frequency related to a waves length?

Frequency and wavelength of a wave are inversely related: as frequency increases, wavelength decreases, and vice versa. This relationship is described by the wave equation: speed = frequency x wavelength. In other words, for a given wave speed, if frequency increases, wavelength must decrease to maintain the same speed.


What would happen with the sound If a wave length increase?

If the wavelength of a sound wave increases, the frequency of the wave decreases. This means that the pitch of the sound would decrease. Essentially, the sound wave becomes stretched out, resulting in a lower pitched sound.


What happens As the length and speed of a wave decreases the wave?

As the length and speed of a wave decreases, the frequency of the wave increases. This relationship is governed by the formula: frequency = speed / wavelength. So, as one parameter decreases, the other two parameters adjust to maintain a constant value (frequency).

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How does the speed of wave energy propagation in water change with the length of the wavelength?

The speed of wave energy propagation in water increases as the length of the wavelength increases.


What is the relation between speed frequency and wave length?

wave length and frequency are the product of the wave speed, so the wave speed is a constant variable and the other two are inversely proportional the wave length increases, as the frequency decreases


What factor will increase the speed of a sound wave in the air?

Speed of sound would increase as the temperature of the air increases Speed of sound increases as humidity of air increases Speed of sound is affected by the density of the air. As density increases velocity of sound decreases


If the frequency of a sound wave is multiplied by ten what happens to the wave length?

If the frequency of a sound wave is multiplied by ten, the wavelength will decrease by a factor of ten. This is because the speed of sound in a given medium remains constant, so when frequency increases, wavelength decreases proportionally to maintain the speed of sound.


What is the equation used to find the speed of sound?

Speed = Frequency * Wave length.


What are the three features of a sound wave?

1) Sound wave always require material medium for their propogation. 2)Sound wave are type of transvers wave. 3)Speed of sound wave can be calculated by speed=sqrt(tension*length of wire/massof wire)


How is a waves frequency related to a waves length?

Frequency and wavelength of a wave are inversely related: as frequency increases, wavelength decreases, and vice versa. This relationship is described by the wave equation: speed = frequency x wavelength. In other words, for a given wave speed, if frequency increases, wavelength must decrease to maintain the same speed.


What would happen with the sound If a wave length increase?

If the wavelength of a sound wave increases, the frequency of the wave decreases. This means that the pitch of the sound would decrease. Essentially, the sound wave becomes stretched out, resulting in a lower pitched sound.


What happens As the length and speed of a wave decreases the wave?

As the length and speed of a wave decreases, the frequency of the wave increases. This relationship is governed by the formula: frequency = speed / wavelength. So, as one parameter decreases, the other two parameters adjust to maintain a constant value (frequency).


What is the relationship between length and wave frequency?

Frequency is inversely proportional to the wave length, thus saying the shorter the wave length the higher the frequency and vice versa.The frequency is the number of waves within a time period. As the frequency within that time period increases, the number of waves increases, therefore the width of each wave (wavelength) within that time period has to decrease. Therefore:As the wave length increases, the frequency decreasesAs the wave length decreases, the frequency increases


When a sound wave passes from air into water do you expect the frequency wavelength to change?

The speed of the wave increases, the frequency remains constant and the wavelength increases. The angle of the wave also changes.


What happens to the wavelength of a sound wave when it travels through water rather than air?

The wavelength of a sound wave decreases when it travels through water rather than air, as sound travels faster in water due to its higher density compared to air. This increase in speed causes the wave to compress more frequently, resulting in a shorter wavelength.