Question

Compare which wave would have the greatest wave speed, a wave from vibrating piano string in the auditorium or a sound wave created by a boat anchor striking an underwater rock? Explain.

Answer 1

hey mate

here is your answer

the wave speed created by anchor striking underwater will be more than the wave speed of the vibrating piano.

reason: the speed of sound is more in water than in air.

Answer 2

The wave speed created by anchor striking underwater will be more than the wave speed of the vibrating piano string because the speed of sound in water is 1498 m/s while speed of sound in air is 332 m/s. So the speed of sound in water is higher than air and have a greater wave speed.