Need to know for science test tomorrow....
I would appreciate it if no extremely complex words are used.
2007-05-05 17:11:56 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Wavelength λ has an inverse relationship to frequency f, the number of peaks to pass a point in a given time. The wavelength is equal to the speed of a wave type divided by the frequency of the wave.
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2007-05-05 17:17:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a very simple relationship. Wavelength (in meters) times frequency (in cycles per second) is equal to the propagation velocity of the wave (in meters per second). You can also (with a bit of algebra) get that
wavelength = propagation velocity / frequency
frequency = propagation velocity / wavelength
HTH
Doug
2007-05-05 17:20:00 · answer #2 · answered by doug_donaghue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the frequency is how often a new wave begins. it can also be looked at as the length of time for one wavelength to occur.
2007-05-05 17:22:10 · answer #3 · answered by magnolia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋