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For a wave propagating in medium, identify the property that is independent of the others.

A

velocity

B

wavelength

C

frequency

D

all these depend on each other.

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To solve the question, we need to analyze the properties of a wave propagating in a medium: velocity, wavelength, and frequency. We will determine which property is independent of the others. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Wave Properties**: - A wave has three fundamental properties: velocity (v), wavelength (λ), and frequency (f). - These properties are related by the equation: \[ v = f \cdot \lambda \] - Here, \(v\) is the velocity of the wave, \(f\) is the frequency, and \(λ\) is the wavelength. 2. **Effect of Medium on Wave Properties**: - When a wave travels from one medium to another, its velocity changes due to the different properties of the mediums (like density and elasticity). - As the velocity changes, the wavelength also adjusts according to the equation \(v = f \cdot \lambda\). 3. **Frequency Independence**: - The frequency of a wave is determined by the source of the wave and remains constant when the wave enters a different medium. - Therefore, while velocity and wavelength can change when a wave enters a new medium, the frequency does not change. 4. **Conclusion**: - From the analysis, we conclude that the frequency is independent of the other properties (velocity and wavelength) when a wave propagates through different media. - Thus, the answer to the question is that the frequency is the property that is independent of the others. ### Final Answer: The property that is independent of the others for a wave propagating in a medium is **frequency (f)**. ---

To solve the question, we need to analyze the properties of a wave propagating in a medium: velocity, wavelength, and frequency. We will determine which property is independent of the others. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Wave Properties**: - A wave has three fundamental properties: velocity (v), wavelength (λ), and frequency (f). - These properties are related by the equation: \[ ...
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