Wave properties: Which property is independent of the others? For a traveling wave, velocity v = fλ relates speed, frequency, and wavelength. Which property does not depend on that relation? Choose the correct option.
IIT JEE
Physics
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AAmplitude
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BFrequency
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CWavelength
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DWave speed
Answer
Correct Answer: Amplitude
Explanation
Concept
- Dispersion relation: v = fλ ties v, f, and λ.
- Amplitude is independent of that relation (it affects energy/intensity, not basic kinematic linkage).
Final AnswerAmplitude