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  • Sound Wave Frequency & Wavelength: Understanding the Relationship
    Here's the relationship between frequency and wavelength of a sound wave, and what happens when you multiply the frequency by ten:

    * Inverse Relationship: Frequency and wavelength are inversely proportional. This means that as frequency increases, wavelength decreases, and vice versa.

    * The Calculation: The relationship is described by the following equation:

    * Speed of sound = Frequency × Wavelength

    * The Effect of Multiplying Frequency by 10: If you multiply the frequency by ten, the wavelength will be divided by ten. This is because the speed of sound remains constant in a given medium.

    In simpler terms: If you make the sound wave vibrate ten times faster (higher frequency), the distance between the peaks (wavelength) will be ten times smaller.

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