JAMB Physics 2009 Objective — Question 28

Question 28 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Physics 2009 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

28. The fundamental property of a propagating wave which depends only on the source and not the medium of propagation is the

A. wavelength
B. harmonics
C. frequencyCorrect
D. velocity

Explanation

Frequency is determined by the source of the wave and does not change with the medium; wavelength and velocity change with the medium.

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