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What will most likely happen if a sound wave moves from the air through a solid?

A
It will increase in frequency.
B
It will decrease in speed.
C
It will increase in speed.
D
It will decrease in wavelength.
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Which describes the amplitude of a wave when it carries more energy?

A
It is higher.
B
It is lower.
C
It is darker.
D
It is lighter.
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Aansi wants energy on a sound wave to be carried more quickly through a metal medium. Which could she do?

A
decrease the temperature
B
increase the temperature
C
use a gas medium instead
D
use a liquid medium instead
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Which are examples of a medium?

A
water and air
B
amplitude and wavelength
C
crests and troughs
D
compressions and rarefactions
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Which best describes the relationship between the terms “frequency,” “wavelength,” and “hertz”?

A
Wavelength is the number of frequencies, which is measured in hertz.
B
Frequency is the number of wavelengths, which is measured in hertz.
C
Wavelength is measured from frequency to hertz.
D
Frequency is measured from wavelength to hertz.

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