The speed of a sinusoidal wave on a string depends on: The amplitude of the wave The wavelength of the wave The tension of the string The distance between adjacent crests in the wave The frequency of the wave
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The amplitude of the wave: The amplitude is the maximum displacement of the wave from its equilibrium position. It does not affect the speed of the wave. Show more…
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