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Study the diagram.

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A
A: crestB: amplitudeC: wavelengthD: trough
B
A: troughB: amplitudeC: crestD: wavelength
C
A: troughB: amplitudeC: wavelength D: crest
D
A: crestB: amplitude C: trough D: wavelength
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The speed of sound through argon is shown.

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A
10 m/s
B
250 m/s
C
500 m/s
D
3200 m/s
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What best describes the speed of light waves in solids, liquids, and gases?

A
The speed is fastest in solids.
B
The speed is fastest in liquids.
C
The speed is fastest in gases.
D
The speed is the same in all matter.
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Which change will decrease the speed of a sound wave traveling through a gaseous matter?

A
replacing the gaseous matter with a liquid
B
replacing the gaseous matter with a solid
C
decreasing the temperature of the matter
D
increasing the temperature of the matter

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Wave Properties Answers — 26-27 IC Physics 7614B