The symbol λ represents which aspect of a wave?
While pushing your little sister on a swing, you notice that she goes back and forth (completes 5 total cycles) in 25 seconds. The frequency of her motion is:
While pushing your little sister on a swing, you notice that she goes back and forth (completes 5 total cycles) in 25 seconds. The period of her motion is:
If a wave has a frequency of 5 Hz and a velocity of 45 m/s, what is the wavelength?
Match the variable to the units we use to describe it:
Hertz | s | m/s | m | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Frequency | ||||
Period | ||||
Wavelength | ||||
Velocity |