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Question 70 of 122 in Properties of Waves

Wavelength and frequency

1 mark · Easy

State the equation that links wave speed, frequency, and wavelength.

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v = f \times \lambda

Also accept: wave speed = frequency × wavelength

Common mistakes: v = f / \lambda; v = \lambda / f

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B1 · 1 mark · Gives the correct wave speed equation relating v, f and .

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