No, the speed of propagation depends only on the wavelength of the wave. No, the speed of propagation is constant in a given medium; only the wavelength changes as the frequency changes.
- How does wave speed relate to frequency?
- Do faster waves have higher frequency?
- Does wave speed affect wavelength?
- Does frequency change when speed increases?
How does wave speed relate to frequency?
Wave speed is the distance a wave travels in a given amount of time, such as the number of meters it travels per second. Wave speed is related to wavelength and wave frequency by the equation: Speed = Wavelength x Frequency.
Do faster waves have higher frequency?
Comparing two waves of the same wavelength, a higher frequency is associated with faster movement.
Does wave speed affect wavelength?
So, as the wave speed increases, then the wavelength decreases.
Does frequency change when speed increases?
The frequency doesn't change (unless the source changes). Since speed increases and frequency is unchanged, the wavelength must increase. (Increasing the number for wave speed in the equation λ=v/f λ = v / f without changing the number for frequency will lead to a bigger value for wavelength).