MathLiveWave speed equation
The speed of a periodic wave equals its frequency multiplied by its wavelength. It applies to sound, water, light and other waves travelling at a constant speed through a given medium.
v = f\lambdaWhat the symbols mean
| wave speed (m/s) | |
| frequency (Hz) | |
| wavelength (m) |
About this formula
- FieldPhysics
- TopicWaves and oscillations
- LevelHigh school
- Also calledwavelength frequency speed relation, speed of a wave, v equals f lambda, wave speed wavelength times frequency, frequency wavelength speed formula, wave velocity equation
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