The Wave Equation


 
 
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The Wave Equation

The speed, wavelength and frequency of a wave are linked by a special relationship. This is called the wave equation. This meas that if the frequency of a wave increases, then its wavelength will decrease. Alternatively, if the frequency of a wave decreases, then as wavelength increases.

The wave equation :-

The speed, wavelength and frequency of a wave depend upon each other and are linked by a formula called the wave equation :-

             nu :=:flambda

where,  nu := speed; of: wave:(m/s)

            v = speed: of: light

           f;=:speed: of: light

          lambda :=: wavelength;of:wave

The equation can be rearranged to calculate frequency :-

          f :=:frac{nu}{lambda}

It equation can be rearrange to calculate wavelength :-

       lambda :=:frac{nu }{f}

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Question : 1

The speed of a wave in a certain medium is 900 m/s. If 3000 waves passes over a certain point of the medium in 2 minutes, its wavelength is _____________________ .

 

 

 

 


 

Right Option : A
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Question : 2

A wave has a frequency of 50 Hz. It also has a wavelength of 10 m. Find out the speed of the wave ?
 

 

Right Option : B
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Question : 3

When the frequency of a wave decreases its wavelength will ___________

Right Option : B
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