* Speed = Wavelength x Frequency
The speed of a wave is determined by two factors:
* Wavelength: The distance between two successive crests or troughs of the wave.
* Frequency: The number of wave cycles passing a point in a given amount of time (usually measured in Hertz, or cycles per second).
Example:
Imagine two waves:
1. Wave A: Wavelength of 10 meters, Frequency of 1 Hz (one cycle per second)
2. Wave B: Wavelength of 10 meters, Frequency of 2 Hz (two cycles per second)
Speed of Wave A: 10 meters x 1 Hz = 10 meters per second
Speed of Wave B: 10 meters x 2 Hz = 20 meters per second
Conclusion:
You need both the wavelength and frequency to calculate the speed of a wave.
