Wave Definitions

#physics#waves

• λ: wavelength (m)
  • Distance between two spots on a wave where it repeats
• ƒ: frequency (Hz)
  • Cycles per second
  • $ƒ=\frac{1}{T}$
• T: Period (s)
  • Time taken for 1 cycle
• v: Velocity (m/s)
  • $v=\frac{\lambda }{T}$
  • $v=ƒ\lambda$