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Suppose that a sound wave and a light wa...

Suppose that a sound wave and a light wave have the same frequency, then which one has a longer wavelength?

A

Sound

B

Light

C

both (a) and (b)

D

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The correct Answer is:
Light
Explanation:
The light wave has the longer wavelength because it has much greater speed.
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