Which of the following would cause a change in the speed of a mechanical wave?
A)the wave moving through a liquid
B)the wave moving from a solid to a gas
C)the wave being made by a larger vibration
D)the wave being made by a smaller vibration

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The speed of a mechanical wave is affected by the medium through which it travels. Moving from a solid to a gas would change the wave's speed due to differences in density and elasticity between the two media.

Which of the Following Would Cause a Change in the Speed