Here's the relationship between frequency and wavelength:
* Frequency (f) and wavelength (λ) are inversely proportional. This means that as frequency increases, wavelength decreases, and vice versa.
* The speed of the wave (v) remains constant.
The formula that connects these three is:
v = f * λ
where:
* v is the speed of the wave (usually the speed of light for electromagnetic waves)
* f is the frequency
* λ is the wavelength
Example:
Let's say a radio wave has a wavelength of 300 meters and travels at the speed of light (approximately 3 x 10^8 m/s). To find the frequency:
1. Rearrange the formula: f = v / λ
2. Substitute the values: f = (3 x 10^8 m/s) / (300 m)
3. Calculate: f = 1 x 10^6 Hz or 1 MHz
Therefore, the frequency of this radio wave is 1 MHz.