When a sound wave passes from one medium to another, the quantity that remains unchanged is—
- AFrequency
- BAmplitude
- CWavelength
- DSpeed
- ENone of the above/More than one of the above
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Correct answer: (a) Frequency
Explanation
When sound passes from one medium to another, its frequency stays the same, because it is set by the vibrating source. Its speed and wavelength change.
That is why a voice keeps the same pitch when heard through a wall.