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If the frequency of a water wave is doubled in a ripple tank, is the wavelength halved? The depth of water is kept constant.
Wavelength and frequency are inversely proportional to each other. This means that as one increases, the other decreases. The mathematical relationship between the two is given by the formula: wavelength = speed of light / frequency.
Wavelength is a measure of distance, which is why it is measured in meters. Frequency, on the other hand, is a measure of the number of cycles or vibrations per second, which is why it is measured in hertz (Hz).
The wavelength of light determines its color, energy, and behavior. Longer wavelengths, such as radio waves, have lower energy and are not visible to the human eye. Shorter wavelengths, such as gamma rays, have higher energy and can be harmful to living organisms.
The electromagnetic spectrum is a range of all possible wavelengths and frequencies of electromagnetic radiation. This includes radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays. Each type of radiation has a specific range of wavelengths and frequencies.
Yes, wavelength and frequency can be changed by altering the medium through which the wave travels. For example, the wavelength of light can be changed by passing it through a prism, and the frequency of sound waves can be changed by changing the density of the medium through which it travels.