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As a wave moved from one medium to another there was a change in the wave’s speed. If the frequency of the wave does not change, what property of the wave must change, causing the change in speed?

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Answer:

V = f λ expresses wave speed where f is frequency and λ wavelength

If the frequency is unchanged across the boundary then the wavelength must change to account for the change in speed.

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