Equations
Wave speed
Waves · id wave_speed
v = f \lambda
| Symbol | Quantity | Unit | Meaning | Usual range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
v | wave speed | m/s | Speed the wave travels | 0 to 1e+09 |
f | frequency | Hz | Wave frequency | 0 to 1e+20 |
lam | wavelength | m | Distance between crests | 1e-15 to 1e+08 |
Assumptions
- Periodic wave
Valid when
- No extra conditions.
Found by
Questions with these words retrieve this equation: wave, wavelength, frequency, wave speed, sound, ocean wave, radio.
Source
OpenStax University Physics Volume 1, Chapter 16 (reference; entry written by the project). License: MIT. Entry confidence: 0.99.