Physics
How does the speed of sound change with change in (i) amplitude and (ii) wavelength, of sound wave?
Answer
(i) Effect of amplitude of sound wave — The speed of sound does not depend on the amplitude of sound wave. Hence, speed of sound does not change with change in amplitude of sound wave.
(ii) Effect of wavelength of sound wave — The speed of sound does not depend on the wavelength of sound wave. Hence, it does not change with change in wavelength of sound wave.
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