Physics PYQ 117 of 288 · Waves

When a sound wave passes from one medium to another, the quantity that remains unchanged is—

  1. AFrequency
  2. BAmplitude
  3. CWavelength
  4. DSpeed
  5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above

66th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2020

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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.

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