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 answer

The relationship between wavelength (λ) and frequency (f) of a wave is described by the equation:

\[ v = f \cdot λ \]

where \( v \) is the speed of the wave, which is constant for a given medium.

From this relationship, we can deduce the following:

  • If the wavelength increases, the frequency must decrease (because the speed of the wave remains constant).
  • If the wavelength decreases, the frequency must increase.
  • If the wavelength remains the same, the frequency must also remain the same.

Now, let's evaluate each student's statement:

  1. Darius: Wavelength increases, frequency increases. (Incorrect)
  2. Kathryn: Wavelength increases, frequency remains the same. (Incorrect)
  3. Anya: Wavelength decreases, frequency increases. (Correct)
  4. Franco: Wavelength remains the same, frequency decreases. (Incorrect)

The correct student is Anya.