The wavelength of sound coming from a loudspeaker is doubled. Does the frequency of the sound waves increase, decrease, or stay the same? Explain. Does the speed of the sound waves increase, decrease, or stay the same? Explain.

Alduccii2

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2022-07-23

The wavelength of sound coming from a loudspeaker is doubled. Does the frequency of the sound waves increase, decrease, or stay the same? Explain.
Does the speed of the sound waves increase, decrease, or stay the same?
Explain.

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Julianna Bell

Julianna Bell

Beginner2022-07-24Added 19 answers

The speed of waves are dependent on the properties of the medium and not on the wavelength or frequency. Yet, the wave speed is equal to the product of the frequency and wavelength. Hence, if the wavelength of a sound save is doubled, the frequency should decrease in order to keep the speed constant.

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