v = fλ
Where:
* v is the wave speed (usually measured in meters per second, m/s)
* f is the frequency of the wave (usually measured in Hertz, Hz)
* λ is the wavelength of the wave (usually measured in meters, m)
What this means:
This formula tells us that the speed of a wave is directly proportional to both its frequency and wavelength. This means that:
* Higher frequency waves travel faster.
* Longer wavelength waves travel faster.
Example:
Let's say a wave has a frequency of 10 Hz and a wavelength of 2 meters. To find the wave speed, we would use the formula:
v = fλ = (10 Hz) * (2 m) = 20 m/s
Therefore, the wave speed is 20 meters per second.