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Waves
Waves
Wave Equation
v
=
f
λ
v = f\lambda
v
=
f
λ
v = fλ
Fundamental wave relationship.
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Variables
v
Wave speed
Speed of propagation
m/s
f
Frequency
Oscillations per second
Hz
λ
Wavelength
Distance between crests
m
Derivation
Wave travels λ in time T: v = λ/T = λf.
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