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Skrphys
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I am having a problem with understanding concepts related to the speed of a wave. Here are my thoughts laid out:
1) The speed of a wave is dependent only on the medium
2) When a wave crosses from a less dense medium into a more dense medium (or visa versa) the speed of the wave is always fastest in the less dense medium.
3) When a wave (particularly a sound wave) is introduced into a medium, the more dense the medium, the faster the wave travels.
These statements seem to be conflicting. Can anyone rectify the situation for me?
Thanks in advance!
1) The speed of a wave is dependent only on the medium
2) When a wave crosses from a less dense medium into a more dense medium (or visa versa) the speed of the wave is always fastest in the less dense medium.
3) When a wave (particularly a sound wave) is introduced into a medium, the more dense the medium, the faster the wave travels.
These statements seem to be conflicting. Can anyone rectify the situation for me?
Thanks in advance!