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Two sound waves (wave X and wave Y) are moving through a medium at the same speed. If wave X has a greater frequency than wave Y, then wave X

A

has a lower amplitude.

B

has a shorter wavelength.

C

has a longer wavelength.

D

has a greater amplitude.

Verified Answer :

Answer:

Wave X has a shorter wavelength.

Explanation:

It is given that, two sound waves (wave X and wave Y) are moving through a medium at the same speed.

Speed of a wave is given by :

\(v= u\times \lambda\)

Where,

\(u\) is frequency

\(\lambda\) is wavelength

The relation between the frequency and the wavelength is inverse. Wave X has greater frequency than Y, then wave X has a shorter wavelength.

Hence, the correct option is (B) "has a shorter wavelength".                     

Answer:

shorter wavelength

Explanation:

For waves moving at the same speed, when frequency increases, wavelength decreases. And when frequency increases, wavelength decreases.

Since wave X has a greater frequency and is moving at the same speed as wave Y, it must have a shorter wavelength.