If the wavelength of the wave is increased to 10 m while the speed remains at 600 m/s, the frequency would decrease to 60 Hz, since frequency is inversely proportional to wavelength when speed is constant. This is calculated using the formula \( f = \frac{Vw}{a} \).
The formula Vw = f x a describes the relationship between the speed of a wave (Vw), and its frequency (f) and wavelength (a).
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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