Physics GCSE
wavelength change
What wavelength change means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of wavelength change
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Reference: AQA
Since wave speed = frequency × wavelength, holding the frequency fixed forces the wavelength to change in the same ratio as the speed.
Topics that use wavelength change
- Properties of waves (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- amplitude
- crossing a boundary
- displacement
- equivalent points
- Frequency
- hertz
- longitudinal wave
- measuring many waves
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