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The two main physical factors that influence the speed of a mechanical wave are _____. density and magnetism density and stiffness stiffness and magnetism density and thickness

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Density and Stiffness

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The two main physical factors that influence the speed of a mechanical wave are _____.

density and magnetism

density and stiffness

stiffness and magnetism

density and thickness

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I think the correct answer would be density and stiffness. For any wave, the speed will always be equal to the square root of a resistance over its density. The resistance can be tension, stiffness or other measures. Hope this answers the question.
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