Lesson 4.2 - The Universal Wave Equation

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REVIEW OF WAVE TERMINOLOGY

Wave characteristics review (article) | Khan Academy
Use the following DESMOS link to explore the properties of a wave. 
TRAVELLING WAVE DESMOS

THE WAVE EQUATION

\( v \) : velocity of the wave (m/s)

\( f \) : frequency in Hz (1/s)

\( \lambda \) : wavelength of the wave (m)

EXAMPLE PROBLEM #1

A water wave has a wavelength of 10cm and is generated by a source with a period of 0.2s. What is the speed of the wave?


EXAMPLE PROBLEM #2

What is the frequency of red light (620 nm)?


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