Longitudinal waves of different lengths are traveling though a long metal rod.Those that travel at the greatest speed are
A)the shortest.
B)those of medium length.
C)the longest.
D)impossible to predict without knowing the type of metal.
E)None of the above choices are correct.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The speed of longitudinal waves in a metal rod depends on the material properties, not the wavelength. Therefore, none of the given options correctly determine the speed based on wave length.

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