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What will happen to a waves frequency if it’s speed increases and it’s wavelength remains the same?

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The speed of a wave is a measure of the product of its frequency and wavelength. ... Since the frequency is kept constant, then it is the constant of proportionality. The wavelength is directly proportional to the speed. Therefore, if speed is increased, wavelength will increase.

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