1. The wave speed of a wave through a medium is equal to the frequency times the wavelength. When the frequency changes, the wavelength must change to compensate. Why can't the velocity of the wave change?

a. The velocity of a mechanical wave is dependent on the medium
b. The wavelength is separate from the velocity, so it can change while the wavelength cannot
c. The velocity of the wave cannot change because it is set by the force that starts the oscillation

a. The velocity of a mechanical wave is dependent on the medium.