How the wavelength of waves traveling with the same speed would change if the frequency of the waves increases?

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2022-08-19

How the wavelength of waves traveling with the same speed would change if the frequency of the waves increases?

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Deja Navarro

Deja Navarro

Beginner2022-08-20Added 17 answers

wave speed = wavelength x frequency wavelength wave speed/frequency We can Use the above equation, frequency = wave speed / wavelength, to solve this problem.
Let's say we have a wave traveling at 5 m/s with a frequency of 0.5 Hz. The wavelength of this wave = 5 m/s/ 0.5 Hz = 10 m. Now.
let's say the wave speed stays the same (5 m/s) but the frequency increases to 1 Hz. The wavelength of this wave 5 m/s/1 Hz = 5 m.
Therefore, when wave speed remains constant and frequency increases, wavelength decreases.

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