* Amplitude: The amplitude of a wave refers to its maximum displacement from the equilibrium position. While a larger amplitude means more energy carried by the wave, it doesn't affect how fast the wave travels. Imagine a big wave on the ocean versus a small ripple – they both move at the same speed, even though the big wave carries much more energy.
* Intensity: Similar to amplitude, the intensity of a wave (how much energy it carries per unit area) is not related to its speed. Think of a loud sound wave versus a quiet one. They travel at the same speed (the speed of sound), just carrying different amounts of energy.
Factors that *do* change the speed of a wave:
* Medium: The type of medium the wave travels through significantly impacts its speed. For example, sound travels much faster in solids than in liquids or gases. Light travels faster in a vacuum than in air or water.
* Temperature: The temperature of the medium can influence the speed of a wave. For example, sound travels faster in warmer air.
Important Note: The above explanations focus on mechanical waves (waves that require a medium to travel, like sound waves). Electromagnetic waves (like light) behave differently, with their speed primarily determined by the properties of the vacuum they travel through.
