Understanding velocity=wavelength*frequency

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The equation velocity = frequency x wavelength (v = f * λ) describes the relationship between the speed of sound waves in a medium. When the frequency of a sound wave increases, the wavelength decreases proportionally, maintaining a constant product in that medium. This principle is fundamental in understanding wave behavior and sound propagation.

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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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