Here's why:
* The relationship: The fundamental relationship between frequency (f), wavelength (λ), and velocity (v) of a wave is:
v = fλ
* Keeping velocity constant: If the velocity (v) is constant, and the frequency (f) increases, the only way to maintain the equation is for the wavelength (λ) to decrease.
In simpler terms:
Imagine waves in a pond. If you make the waves more frequent (more waves per second), but the speed of the waves stays the same, the distance between the wave crests (the wavelength) will become smaller.