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If frequency is kept constant, how are the velocity and wavelength of a wave related?

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Answer;

Velocity and wavelength are directly proportional when frequency is kept constant.

Explanation;

  • Frequency of a wave is the number of complete oscillations made by a given wave in one second.
  • Wavelength on the other hand, is the distance between two successful crests or troughs in a transverse wave or two successful rarefactions or compressions in a longitudinal waves.
  • The speed of a wave is given by the product of the frequency of a wave and the wavelength.
  • Speed = Frequency × wavelength,
  • Therefore, if frequency is kept constant, then the speed of a wave is directly proportional to the wavelength, such that an increase in wavelength increases the speed of the wave and vice versa.
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