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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
\(v = f \lambda\) \(v = f \times λ\) Where:
- v = Wave Speed
- f = frequency of the wave
- λ = wavelength of the wave