the wavelength of a wave refers to the length of the repeating pattern of crests and troughs long wavelength waves have crests that are spaced relatively far apart. short wavelength waves have crests that are relatively close to cach other. use the controls to determine two ways to increase the wavelength of the waves. describe what you did to increase the wav

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the wavelength of a wave refers to the length of the repeating pattern of crests and troughs long wavelength waves have crests that are spaced relatively far apart. short wavelength waves have crests that are relatively close to cach other. use the controls to determine two ways to increase the wavelength of the waves. describe what you did to increase the wavelength.
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Rationale: Remember my dear student that wavelength is inversely proportional to frequency and wave speed. This simply means that when frequency and wave speed increases the wavelength decreases and when frequency and wave speed decreases wavelength increases. Figure/s 1&2: Shows the effect of frequency and wave speed on wavelength.Physics homework question answer, step 1, image 1

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