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What fixes the speed of a sound wave in air, regardless of how fast the source moves?
AThe speed of the source
BThe frequency emitted
CThe medium itself
DThe loudness of sound
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. The medium itself
Wave speed depends on the properties of the medium, so a moving source changes frequency and wavelength but not speed.
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