Question

A sound wave goes from medium A to medium B. What can you say about its frequency in both the mediums?

• A. Frequency in A < Frequency in B
• B. Frequency in A > Frequency in B
• C. Frequency in A = Frequency in B
• D. Insufficient data

Answer 1

The correct option is C Frequency in A = Frequency in B

The frequency of sound waves depends only on the frequency of vibration of the source of sound. It does not depend on the medium of propogation. Thus, the frequency of sound in both the media are same.