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The equation V=fx, as discussed in the context of springs and waves, is confirmed to represent velocity as a function of frequency and distance. However, the more commonly accepted formula for velocity in wave mechanics is V=wavelength * frequency. The user expressed uncertainty regarding the variable 'f', suggesting it may represent a different quantity. This discussion highlights the importance of context in interpreting physics equations, particularly in relation to spring dynamics and wave behavior.

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Stupid question, tried googling it but was unsuccessful (you'd think it'd be easy to find...)
Also, my class is currently in the middle of springs and waves.

Anyway, I have this:

V=fx

I'm pretty damn sure it means:

velocity = frequency*distance

However, the only velocity formula I can find that's similar is velocity = wavelength * frequency.

I really just want confirmation.
Thank you, and sorry for wasting your time.
 
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AATroop said:
Stupid question, tried googling it but was unsuccessful (you'd think it'd be easy to find...)
Also, my class is currently in the middle of springs and waves.

Anyway, I have this:

V=fx

I'm pretty damn sure it means:

velocity = frequency*distance

However, the only velocity formula I can find that's similar is velocity = wavelength * frequency.

I really just want confirmation.
Thank you, and sorry for wasting your time.

What context did you find this equation in? Or is the question to identify the equation?
 
Thundagere said:
What context did you find this equation in? Or is the question to identify the equation?

I found it in my notes. My handwriting is terrible btw, so sometimes even I have difficult discerning what I wrote.
But it was part of a section on springs. Most of the spring problems go like this:
find spring constant and/or find amplitude,
find max energy, find velocity at point A, find position at time T, find the period (T), etc.

I know another way to find velocity

√(k/m(A^2-x^2))

but just want to make sure this equation isn't available because my teacher usually makes us use all of the equations on a test.
Thanks again.

Edit: The thing that is most likely WRONG about the equation is the 'f'. It may actually mean another variable.
 

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