Difference between revisions of "Wave Speed"
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====Equation 2==== | ====Equation 2==== | ||
| − | <math>v = f \lambda</math> | + | :<math>v = f \lambda</math> |
| − | <math>v = f \times \lambda</math> | + | :<math>v = f \times \lambda</math> |
Where: | Where: | ||
: v = '''Wave Speed''' | : v = '''Wave Speed''' | ||
: f = [[frequency]] of the [[wave]] | : f = [[frequency]] of the [[wave]] | ||
: λ = [[wavelength]] of the [[wave]] | : λ = [[wavelength]] of the [[wave]] | ||
Revision as of 14:11, 17 October 2018
Contents
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Wave Speed is how quickly a wave travels through a medium.
About Wave Speed
- Wave Speed is measured in metres per second.
- The wave speed states how quickly energy and information can be transferred by a wave.
Equation
Equation 1
\(v = \tfrac{x}{t}\) Where:
- v = Wave Speed
- x = distance traveled
- t = time taken to travel
Equation 2
\[v = f \lambda\] \[v = f \times \lambda\] Where:
- v = Wave Speed
- f = frequency of the wave
- λ = wavelength of the wave