The wave equation:
* a = λf
Where:
* a is the speed of the wave (often called the wave velocity)
* λ is the wavelength (the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs)
* f is the frequency (the number of waves passing a point per second)
So, in simpler terms:
* The speed of a wave is equal to its wavelength multiplied by its frequency.
Example:
If a wave has a wavelength of 2 meters and a frequency of 5 Hertz (waves per second), its speed would be:
* a = 2 meters * 5 Hertz = 10 meters per second
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