Physics
Basic
Wave Speed
Speed of a wave from frequency and wavelength.
Formula
Variables
fFrequency (Hz)
\lambdaWavelength (m)
Example
A 340 Hz sound at λ = 1 m travels at v = 340·1 = 340 m/s.
Did You Know?
Speed = frequency × wavelength holds for every wave — sound, light, and ocean swells alike.