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  • Sound Waves and Wavelength: How Frequency Affects Wavelength
    If the frequency of a sound is doubled, the wavelength is halved.

    Here's why:

    * The relationship: The speed of sound (v) is constant in a given medium. It's related to frequency (f) and wavelength (λ) by the following equation:

    v = fλ

    * Doubling the frequency: If you double the frequency (f), to keep the speed (v) constant, the wavelength (λ) must be halved.

    Think of it like this: Imagine a wave on a rope. If you shake the rope faster (higher frequency), the waves become closer together (shorter wavelength).

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