Faster or slower

Exercise and reference answers

Questions

1. A

   Wave speed on a tight string

   B

   Wave speed on a slack string

   Higher value

   Wave speed on a tight string

2. A

   Speed on a thin light string

   B

   Speed on a thick heavy string

   Higher value

   Speed on a thin light string

3. A

   Frequency of a short period wave

   B

   Frequency of a long period wave

   Higher value

   Frequency of a short period wave

4. A

   Wavelength at low frequency

   B

   Wavelength at high frequency

   Higher value

   Wavelength at low frequency

Instructions

Tap the side you think is higher.

Explanation