University Physics Volume 1
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ISBN: 9781938168277
Author: William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny
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Chapter 16, Problem 3CQ
What is the difference between propagation speed and the frequency of a mechanical wave? Does one or both affect wavelength? If so, how?
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