A wave with a high frequency generally has a _____. A. low amplitude B. high amplitude C. long wavelength D. short wavelength

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Benito Bertoli · Answer 1 · 2020-05-26T21:26:20+0000

Answer:

D. short wavelength

Step-by-step explanation:

The frequency of a wave is inversely proportional to its wavelength. In fact, the relationship between the two quantities is the following:

$\lambda=(v)/(f)$

where

$\lambda$ is the wavelength

v is the wave speed

f is the frequency

From the equation, we see that:

- the higher the frequency, the shorter the wavelength

- the lower the frequency, the longer the wavelength

So, a wave with a high frequency generally has a short wavelength.