Understanding velocity=wavelength*frequency

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The equation v = f * λ describes the relationship between velocity, frequency, and wavelength of sound waves. In a given medium, the speed of sound remains constant, meaning that if the frequency of the sound wave increases, the wavelength must decrease to maintain the equation's balance. This inverse relationship indicates that higher frequencies correspond to shorter wavelengths. Understanding this concept is crucial for analyzing sound wave behavior in different contexts. The discussion confirms that as frequency rises, wavelength indeed shortens.
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I am trying to understand the v=f*lambda equation.
I understand that the speed of soundwave is the same throughout the medium.
But let's say I have some kind of source that emits sound waves. If i increase the frequency, will the wavelength automatically decrease as the product of frequency x wavelength is a constant in the medium?
 
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Yes, it will. The wavelength is shorter for higher frequencies.
 

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