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The Speed of a Wave

The Speed of a Wave. Calculating Speed. Wave Speed = Frequency x Wavelength Speed = Number of Waves per Second X Distance Between Waves. Factors that Affect the Speed of a Wave. Density: The closer the particles the faster the wave can travel.

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The Speed of a Wave

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  1. The Speed of a Wave

  2. Calculating Speed • Wave Speed = Frequency x Wavelength • Speed = Number of Waves per Second X Distance Between Waves

  3. Factors that Affect the Speed of a Wave • Density: • The closer the particles the faster the wave can travel. • Waves travel faster through solids than liquids or gases.

  4. Stiffness of the Material: • In a stiff or rigid material, particles are packed closer together and transfer of energy occurs more quickly.

  5. Temperature in a Gas: • As the temperature increases, waves travel faster. • Temperature in a Liquid or Solid: • As the temperature decreases, waves travel faster.

  6. Speed of Waves in Different Materials

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