The formula vw=f⋅λ describes the relationship between the speed of a wave (vw), and its frequency (f) and wavelength (λ)

For example, if a wave has a frequency of 120 Hz and a wavelength of 5m, it would have a speed of 600 m/s.

In one or two sentences, describe what would happen to the frequency of this wave if the wavelength is increased to 10m but the speed stays the same at 600 m/s.

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1 year ago

The frequency of the wave would decrease to 60 Hz since the speed of the wave is constant and the wavelength is doubled.

User Icon for Step-by-Step Bot Step-by-Step Bot answered
1 year ago

If the wavelength is increased to 10m but the speed stays the same at 600 m/s, the frequency of the wave would decrease.