The discussion revolves around the relationship between the frequency of a wave source and the speed of the waves produced, specifically questioning whether doubling the frequency results in doubling the speed of the waves. The context involves wave properties and the wave equation.
The discussion is active, with participants providing differing perspectives on the relationship between frequency and wave speed. Some clarify misconceptions about equations related to wave motion, while others emphasize the importance of medium properties in determining wave speed.
There are indications of confusion regarding the application of certain equations and the definitions of terms like "speed" in different contexts. Participants are also addressing the implications of changing frequency and wavelength in relation to wave speed.
That's not a speed; it has the wrong units. The relation that you have written looks like a common relation between two types of frequencies, but one of the variables that you have used is nonstandard.cashmoney805 said:Isn't v = 2pi * f though too? So doubling f would double v, right?
Actually I think that is the speed of a particle on a wave
Then that is the "speed" of the displacement associated with the oscillation. (Note that "speed" can be a generalized concept; not just length per time.)cashmoney805 said:Oh woops, I mean 2pi*f*Amplitude
Carid said:When you double the frequency, you halve the wavelength. The speed of the wave stays the same for a given medium. Waves change speed when they enter a different medium.
That equation is for speed of a particle on a string, going up and down. I didn't mean to write an equation that wasn't relevant to the question. I thought that equation gave you the wave speed, but after I posted I realized I was wrong. Instead of deleting my post, I just corrected it in case anyone read it and got confused. Sorry!DarylMBCP said:Thanks for responding but when and what is that equation used for? Oh ya, what is 2pi in this case?