General properties of waves — Recall

Question
Question

What equation links wave speed, frequency and wavelength, and how is it used?

Answer

Wave speed v = f × λ, where v is in m/s, f is frequency in Hz, and λ is wavelength in m. Given any two quantities, the equation can be rearranged to find the third, e.g. f = v/λ or λ = v/f.

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