Student Wavelength Frequency

Darius increase increase
Kathryn increase remain the same
Anya decrease increase
Franco remain the same decrease
Four students write their ideas about the relationship between wavelength and frequency. Which student is correct?

(1 point)
Responses

Franco
Franco

Anya
Anya

Kathryn
Kathryn

Darius

1 answer

The relationship between wavelength and frequency is described by the equation:

\[ c = \lambda \cdot \nu \]

where \( c \) is the speed of light, \( \lambda \) is the wavelength, and \( \nu \) is the frequency. According to this relationship:

  • If the wavelength increases, the frequency must decrease (since the speed of light is constant).
  • If the wavelength decreases, the frequency must increase.

Now we can analyze each student's response:

  • Darius: increase wavelength = increase frequency (incorrect)
  • Kathryn: increase wavelength = remain the same frequency (incorrect)
  • Anya: decrease wavelength = increase frequency (correct)
  • Franco: remain the same wavelength = decrease frequency (incorrect)

The only student who is correct is Anya, as she accurately states that a decrease in wavelength leads to an increase in frequency.

So the correct answer is Anya.