how can you find the wavelength of a longitudinal wave?

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how can you find the wavelength of a longitudinal wave?

how can you find the wavelength of a longitudinal wave

2007-10-14 16:20:38 · 3 answers · asked by lzp93627 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

3 answers

Use the formula

f = v λ

Where f is frequency, v is the speed of the wave, and λ is the wavelength.

Dividing both sides by v gives

λ = f / v

Hope that helps,
~W.O.M.B.A.T.

2007-10-14 16:26:15 · answer #1 · answered by WOMBAT, Manliness Expert 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Use the formula : frequency = velocity x wavelength.

2007-10-14 23:24:18 · answer #2 · answered by Sufii 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Experimentally? What kind of wave?Theoretically? What information are you give? Be more clear.

2007-10-14 23:48:54 · answer #3 · answered by Dr. R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋