Measuring wave velocity (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Flashcards

$v = \frac{d}{t}$

$v = f \times \lambda$

How many waves per second

The length of one complete wave

$\lambda$ (lambda)

m/s

Sound travels to the wall AND back again

One wavelength

To make the wave pattern appear to stand still

Measure the distance between wave crests

To get more accurate results and reduce errors

Oscilloscope

Hz