How does frequency relate to the wavelength of a wave?

Question

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Responses

Frequency and wavelength are not related.
Frequency and wavelength are not related.

Higher frequency, longer wavelength
Higher frequency, longer wavelength

Higher frequency, shorter wavelength

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Higher frequency, shorter wavelength.

Frequency and wavelength are inversely related in wave mechanics; as the frequency of a wave increases, its wavelength decreases. This relationship can be expressed by the equation:

\[ v = f \lambda \]

where \( v \) is the wave speed, \( f \) is the frequency, and \( \lambda \) is the wavelength.