Asked in PMC Practice Test 20 (2021) 2021

The relation between speed frequency and wavelength of a wave is:

Correct answer: A. Speed = frequency * wavelength

  • A. Speed = frequency * wavelength
  • B. Speed * frequency= wavelength
  • C. Speed =frequency/ wavelength
  • D. Speed =frequency+ wavelength

Explanation

Wave speed is related to wavelength and wave frequency by the equation: Speed = Wavelength x Frequency. This equation can be used to calculate wave speed when wavelength and frequency are known.

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