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JEEPhysicsOscillations & WavesClass 11

When do I use v = fλ in Oscillations & Waves, and what does it mean?

wave speed equals frequency times wavelength.

v = fλ — wave speed equals frequency times wavelength. Use it when: any wave. Always check the condition holds before plugging in numbers.

Key point

v = fλ

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