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Physics · May / June 2016 · Paper 12 · Question 17

5054General properties of waves

A water wave in a ripple tank refracts as it passes from deep water to shallow water. Which properties change as the wave refracts?

  1. Afrequency and amplitude
  2. Bfrequency and wavelength
  3. Cspeed and frequency
  4. Dspeed and wavelength

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Correct answer: D. speed and wavelength

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