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How can you create 2 waves that have the same speed but different wavelengths?
So, in my science class, we took two ropes. On each end of the rope, there was a student (4 students in all). If both ropes were at the same speed, how can they have different wave lengths? Please explain that to me! Thank you!
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- ?Lv 77 years agoFavorite Answer
The wave speed depends on the the mass, length and tension in the rope.
Assuming the 2 ropes are identical with the same tension, then changing the frequency inversely changes the wavelength. E.g if you double the frequency you halve the wavelength
The speed = wavelength x frequency, so speed stays the same.
