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If the frequency of a sound wave is doubled, what will be the ratio of the new speed to the old speed of sound?

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Solution

The correct option is A 1
The speed of sound remains constant in a medium given that its properties remain unchanged. Changing the frequency of a sound wave does not affect its speed. Hence, the ratio of the new speed to the old speed of sound in a medium is 1.

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