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PHYSICS
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Question
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What happens to wavelength as the frequency of a wave increases?
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increase
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stays the same
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decreases
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becomes faster
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -From these equations you may realize that as the frequency increases, the wavelength gets shorter. As the frequency decreases, the wavelength gets longer.
Detailed explanation-2: -As the wavelength decreases and frequency increases, the energy increases-for example X-rays and gamma radiation.
Detailed explanation-3: -Wavelength is decreased in a medium with slower propagation. Refraction: upon entering a medium where its speed is lower, the wave changes direction.
Detailed explanation-4: -Wave speed equals frequency*wavelength. So doubling the frequency must halve the wavelength in order for wave speed to remain the same.
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