Wave Equation Summary
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The Wave Equation is: Speed (v) = Frequency (f) x Wavelength (λ)
Waves travel quickly through solids
Waves travel slowly through gas
The Wave Equation can be rearranged into:
f = v / λ
λ = v / f
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