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Wave Equation

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

The wave equation is an equation that describes how waves propagate through space and time. It relates wavelength, frequency, and speed of a wave.