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

2 answers:

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Wave speed = (frequency) x (wavelength)

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

Elan Coil [88]2 years ago

3 0

<h3>Answer;</h3>

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

<h3>Explanation;</h3>

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.

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