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A tuning fork produces waves in a medium. If the temperature of the medium changes, then which of the following will change-

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Amplitude

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Frequency

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C

Wavelength

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Time-period

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Solution

The correct option is C Wavelength
If the temperature changes then velocity of wave and its wavelength changes. Frequency amplitude and time period remains constant

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