Speed=Wavelength/Period (v=λ/T)

Definition

This equation relates speed, wavelength, and period in waves. It states that speed equals wavelength divided by period.

Analogy

Imagine you are driving on a highway at a constant speed. Your speed can be calculated by dividing the distance traveled (wavelength) by the time taken (period). Similarly, this equation allows us to calculate how fast a wave travels based on its wavelength and period.

Related terms

Wave Velocity: Wave velocity refers to the speed and direction at which a wave propagates through a medium.

Frequency-Wavelength Relationship: The frequency of a wave is inversely proportional to its wavelength. As the wavelength increases, the frequency decreases, and vice versa.

Doppler Effect: The Doppler effect describes how the observed frequency of a wave changes when there is relative motion between the source of the wave and an observer.