This key facts covers Using the Wave Equation within Wave Properties for GCSE Physics. Revise Wave Properties in Waves for GCSE Physics with 21 exam-style questions and 15 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should still be part of a steady revision cycle. It is section 5 of 13 in this topic. Use this key facts to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
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Section 5 of 13
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21 questions
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15 flashcards
🔧 Using the Wave Equation
Rearrangements:
- v = f × λ (find speed)
- f = v / λ (find frequency)
- λ = v / f (find wavelength)
Key relationships:
- Higher frequency → shorter wavelength (for same speed)
- Speed depends on the MEDIUM, not the wave itself
- Frequency is set by the SOURCE and doesn't change
Quick Check: A wave has a frequency of 5 Hz and a wavelength of 2 m. What is its speed?
v = f × λ = 5 × 2 = 10 m/s
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Practice Questions for Wave Properties
What do waves transfer from one place to another?
Explain the difference between a transverse wave and a longitudinal wave.
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