Question

A wave created by a certain source travels from medium 1 into another medium 2. It is noticed that its velocity is faster in medium 2 than in medium 1. Three students are discussing what happens to the wave as it moves into medium 2. student 1: frequency increases. student 2: wavelength increases. student 3: both change. which student is right?

Answer 1

After thorough researching, if a wave created by a certain source travels from medium 1 into another medium 2. It is noticed that its velocity is faster in medium 2 than in medium 1. The student that discussed rightly what happens to the wave as it moves into the medium is the student 1.