In comparing the Low Tension High Amplitude to the Low Tension High Amplitude we see that the tension does have an effect on the speed of the wave (see below).
We analyzed three videos of a wave pulse on a spring (High Tension & High Amplitude, Low Tension & High Amplitude, and Low Tension & Low Amplitude) to determine the relationship between wave pulse speed and amplitude and tension. High Tension & High Amplitude Low Tension & High Amplitude Low Tension & Low Amplitude In comparing the Low Tension High Amplitude to the Low Tension Low Amplitude we see that the amplitude has no effect on the speed of the wave (see below). Low Tension High Amplitude Low Tension Low Amplitude So we can see in the two graphs above that the slopes which are the speeds are about the same. In comparing the Low Tension High Amplitude to the Low Tension High Amplitude we see that the tension does have an effect on the speed of the wave (see below). Low Tension High Amplitude High Tension High Amplitude The slope of the High Tension graph above is higher indicating a higher speed. Therefore the speed of a wave is not a function of amplitude but it is related to tension and type of medium.
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