Wave Speed
v = f·λ
What it says
The speed of a wave equals its frequency multiplied by its wavelength.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
v | Wave speed (m/s) | L T^-1 |
f | Frequency (Hz) | T^-1 |
lambda | Wavelength (m) | L |
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