O-LevelPhysicsWaves5054/11 · May/June 2022 · Q201 Mark

A sound wave refracts as it passes from air to water. Which quantities change?

Aspeed and frequency only

Bspeed and wavelength only

Cwavelength and frequency only

Dspeed, frequency and wavelength

✓ Correct answer

B: speed and wavelength only

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