Difference between revisions of "Wave Speed"
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| + | : [[Wave Speed]] is measured in [[metres per second]]. | ||
| + | : The '''wave speed''' states how quickly [[energy]] and [[information]] can be transferred by a [[wave]]. | ||
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| + | ===Equation=== | ||
| + | ====Equation 1==== | ||
| + | <math>v = \tfrac{x}{t}</math> | ||
| + | Where: | ||
| + | : v = '''Wave Speed''' | ||
| + | : x = distance traveled | ||
| + | : t = time taken to travel | ||
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| + | ====Equation 2==== | ||
| + | <math>v = fλ</math> | ||
| + | <math>v = f \times λ</math> | ||
| + | Where: | ||
| + | : v = '''Wave Speed''' | ||
| + | : f = [[frequency]] of the [[wave]] | ||
| + | : λ = [[wavelength]] of the [[wave]] | ||
Revision as of 14:09, 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
\(v = fλ\) \(v = f \times λ\) Where:
- v = Wave Speed
- f = frequency of the wave
- λ = wavelength of the wave