Three sound waves from the same source travel toward you across an open field. The three waves have high, medium, and low amplitudes. Which sound reaches you first?
1 Answer
May 28, 2017
All three waves reach you at the same time.
Explanation:
The speed of a wave depends on the medium through which it is travelling.
The amplitude of a wave does not affect its speed.
Therefore, all three waves should reach you at the same time.
Source: http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/waves/Lesson-2/The-Speed-of-a-Wave
