Does a change in the medium through which a wave is travelling change its frequency?

Jaxson Mack

Jaxson Mack

Answered question

2022-08-10

Does a change in the medium through which a wave is travelling change its frequency?

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Jake Landry

Jake Landry

Beginner2022-08-11Added 22 answers

When a wave is first formed, its frequency is determined by the source of the vibration.
Changes in the medium will change the speed and wavelength in accordance with the equation v = f λ , but the frequency will remain the same.

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