Question

If frequency is kept constant, how are the velocity and wavelength of a wave related?

Answer 1

Wave speed = (frequency) x (wavelength)

If the frequency is kept constant, then the wavelength
is directly proportional to the wave speed.

Answer 2

Answer;

Velocity and wavelength are directly proportional when frequency is kept constant.

Explanation;

• Frequency of a wave is the number of complete oscillations made by a given wave in one second.
• Wavelength on the other hand, is the distance between two successful crests or troughs in a transverse wave or two successful rarefactions or compressions in a longitudinal waves.
• The speed of a wave is given by the product of the frequency of a wave and the wavelength.
• Speed = Frequency × wavelength,
• Therefore, if frequency is kept constant, then the speed of a wave is directly proportional to the wavelength, such that an increase in wavelength increases the speed of the wave and vice versa.