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  • Understanding Wave Speed: Wavelength, Frequency, and Calculation
    The speed of a wave is measured by its wavelength and frequency.

    Here's how:

    * Wavelength: The distance between two successive crests (or troughs) of a wave. It's usually measured in meters (m).

    * Frequency: The number of waves passing a fixed point in one second. It's usually measured in Hertz (Hz), where 1 Hz represents one wave per second.

    The relationship between these three is:

    Speed (v) = Wavelength (λ) x Frequency (f)

    So, to measure the speed of a wave, you need to know its wavelength and frequency.

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