* Wavelength and Frequency are Inversely Proportional: The relationship between wavelength (λ) and frequency (f) is described by the following equation:
λ = c / f
Where:
* λ is the wavelength
* f is the frequency
* c is the speed of light (or the speed of the wave in the medium it's traveling through)
* Decreasing Frequency: This equation shows that if you decrease the frequency (f), the wavelength (λ) must increase to maintain a constant speed (c).
Examples of Increasing Wavelength:
* Sound Waves: A lower pitch sound has a lower frequency and a longer wavelength.
* Light Waves: Red light has a longer wavelength than blue light. Shifting light toward the red end of the spectrum increases its wavelength.
* Radio Waves: AM radio waves have longer wavelengths than FM radio waves.
Important Note: The speed of the wave (c) is constant in a given medium. Changing the frequency directly impacts the wavelength.