A machine produces waves on a string by oscillating one of the ends with a frequency of 1 Hz. The string is then replaced by a lighter one, where waves travel at a faster speed. Which of the following statements is true about waves produced by the machine on the lighter string?

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A machine produces waves on a string by oscillating one of the ends with a frequency of 1 Hz. The string is then replaced by a lighter one, where waves travel at a faster speed. Which of the following statements is true about waves produced by the machine on the lighter string?

A)there is not enough information to determine how the wave length and the frequency of the waves will change

B)the frequency of the waves on the lighter string increases

C) the wavelength of the waves on the lighter string decreases

D) the wavelength of the waves on the lighter string increases

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