wave_mechanics basics_of_mechanical_waves Question 28

Question: A tuning fork produces waves in a medium. If the temperature of the medium changes, then which of the following will change

[EAMCET (Med.) 1998; Pb. PMT 1999; MH CET 2001]

Options:

A) Amplitude

B) Frequency

C) Wavelength

D) Time-period

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

If the temperature changes then velocity of wave and its wavelength changes.

Frequency amplitude and time period remains constant.