Understanding Wavelength and Frequency

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High School Physics › Understanding Wavelength and Frequency

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A wave oscillates with a speed of and has a wavelength of . What is the frequency of the wave?

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A wave with a constant velocity doubles its frequency. What happens to its wavelength?

3

A note is played with a wavelength of . If the speed of sound is , what is the frequency of the note?

4

A symphony tunes to an oboe playing a note at . If the speed of sound is , what is the wavelength of this note?

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A certain type of radiation on the electromagnetic spectrum has a period of . What is the wavelength of this radiation?

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A microwave has a wavelength of . What is the frequency of the wave?

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A certain type of radiation on the electromagnetic spectrum has a period of . What is the wavelength of this radiation?

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A flute plays a note with a frequency of . What is the period of this note?

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A saxophone plays a B-flat at in normal air at . What is the wavelength of the note?

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The period of a wave is . What is the frequency?

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