For a given medium, the frequency of a wave is:
A)independent of wavelength
B)proportional to wavelength
C)inversely proportional to wavelength
D)proportional to the amplitude
E)inversely proportional to the amplitude

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In a given medium, the speed of a wave is constant, and the frequency of a wave is inversely proportional to its wavelength, as described by the equation v = fλ, where v is the speed of the wave, f is the frequency, and λ is the wavelength.

For a Given Medium, the Frequency of a Wave Is