If frequency increases, what happens to wavelength?
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The question is asking about the relationship between frequency and wavelength in waves. As frequency increases, the wavelength decreases, which is an inverse relationship described by the equation v = fλ, where v is the speed of the wave, f is the frequency, and λ is the wavelength.
Answer
The wavelength gets shorter.
The final answer is the wavelength gets shorter
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The final answer is the wavelength gets shorter
More Information
According to the wave equation, frequency (f) and wavelength (λ) are inversely proportional when the speed of the wave (v) is constant, such that v = f * λ.
Tips
A common mistake is assuming that frequency and wavelength are directly proportional. Remember they are inversely proportional.
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