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Which three properties are connected by the wave equation?

Wave speed, frequency, wavelength

Which statement about the wave equation is correct?

It applies to all types of waves

What is the wave equation using symbols?

v=fλv = f\lambda

What is the correct unit for wave speed?

m/s

Which Greek letter represents wavelength?

λ\lambda (lambda)

What is the rearranged equation to find wavelength?

λ=vf\lambda = \frac{v}{f}

What is the rearranged equation to find frequency?

f=vλf = \frac{v}{\lambda}

What is the typical speed of sound waves?

340 m/s

A wave has speed 20 m/s and frequency 4 Hz. What is its wavelength?

5 m

A wave has frequency 50 Hz and wavelength 6 m. What is its speed?

300 m/s

What does the unit Hz (hertz) mean?

Per second

How do you convert wavelength from centimetres to metres?

Divide by 100

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