Physics-Transverse & Longitudinal Waves
NEET Physics Transverse & Longitudinal Waves MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Hard-Class 11
What factor does the speed of a wave in a medium depend on?
A
Properties of the medium
B
Wavelength of the wave
C
Frequency of the wave
D
Amplitude of the wave
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The speed v of a wave depends only on the properties of the medium, specifically tension (T) and mass per unit length (μ), and does not depend on the wavelength or frequency of the wave itself.
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