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Multiple Choice: A small amplitude transverse wave is travelling on a string. The frequency of the wave is suddenly doubled. Which one of the following is a true statement?

AThe period of the wave doubles
BThe wavelength doubles
CThe speed of the wave doubles
DThe wavelength is cut in half
EThe speed of the wave is cut in half

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The wavelength of the string is cut in half. The answer is D. The higher the frequency the shorter the wavelength. They are inversely proportional.

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