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Waves are one way in which energy may be transferred between stores. Both mechanical and electromagnetic waves will transfer energy but not matter.
Part of Combined ScienceWaves in matter
The velocity, or speed, of a wave can be calculated using the equation:
wave speed = frequency × wavelength
This is when:
What is the velocity, or speed, of a wave that has a frequency of 50 Hz and a wavelength of 6 m?
wave speed = 50 × 6
wave speed = 300 m/s
What is the velocity, or speed, of a wave with a frequency of 0.2 Hz and a wavelength of 25 m?
wave speed = 0.2 × 25
wave speed = 5 m/s