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Wavelength is inversely proportional to frequency, but it is directly proportional to the velocity of propagation. Since sound propagates through air much more slowly than EM waves propagate through the atmosphere or the vacuum of space, the wavelengths of sound waves are much smaller for identical frequencies.

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As the frequency of sound waves increases the wavelength of the sound dereases.?

That's a correct statement. Although you didn't ask a question, I'll go on and add to it: The frequency and wavelength of any wave phenomenon, not only sound, change in exact inverse proportion, so that their product is constant. That product is the speed of the wave.


If a sound wave has a lower frequency it has a longer wavelength?

Yes, that is correct. The frequency and wavelength of a sound wave are inversely proportional to each other. This means that as the frequency decreases, the wavelength increases, and vice versa.


What is the relation between the frequency wavelength and speed of a sound wave?

The speed of a sound wave is determined by its frequency and wavelength through the equation: speed = frequency x wavelength. This means that as frequency increases, wavelength decreases, and vice versa, to maintain a constant speed.


How does the length of a pipe compare with the frequency and wavelength of the sound it can make?

The length of a pipe is directly proportional to the wavelength of the sound it can produce, meaning longer pipes produce longer wavelengths. Frequency is inversely proportional to the length of the pipe, so longer pipes produce lower frequencies. The relationship between pipe length, frequency, and wavelength is determined by the speed of sound in the medium the pipe is placed in.


How does a wavelength of a sound increase decrease or stay the same as a musician changes from the first to second sound?

As a musician changes from the first to second sound, the wavelength of the sound can increase, decrease, or stay the same depending on factors such as the frequency of the sound, the instrument being used, and the musician's technique. A higher frequency sound will have a shorter wavelength, while a lower frequency sound will have a longer wavelength.

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The lower the frequency of a sound wave the?

For electromagnetic waves:Speed(v)=frequency(f)*wavelength(lambda)ORwavelength(lambda)=speed(v)/frequency(f)Therefore, wavelength and frequency have an Inverse relationship this means that assuming speed remains constant if the wavelength increases (gets longer) the frequency will decrease.


As the frequency of sound waves increases the wavelength of the sound dereases.?

That's a correct statement. Although you didn't ask a question, I'll go on and add to it: The frequency and wavelength of any wave phenomenon, not only sound, change in exact inverse proportion, so that their product is constant. That product is the speed of the wave.


If a sound wave has a lower frequency it has a longer wavelength?

Yes, that is correct. The frequency and wavelength of a sound wave are inversely proportional to each other. This means that as the frequency decreases, the wavelength increases, and vice versa.


What is the relation between the frequency wavelength and speed of a sound wave?

The speed of a sound wave is determined by its frequency and wavelength through the equation: speed = frequency x wavelength. This means that as frequency increases, wavelength decreases, and vice versa, to maintain a constant speed.


A low energy electromagnetic wave would also have?

the lowest frequency Lester was here


How does the length of a pipe compare with the frequency and wavelength of the sound it can make?

The length of a pipe is directly proportional to the wavelength of the sound it can produce, meaning longer pipes produce longer wavelengths. Frequency is inversely proportional to the length of the pipe, so longer pipes produce lower frequencies. The relationship between pipe length, frequency, and wavelength is determined by the speed of sound in the medium the pipe is placed in.


How does a wavelength of a sound increase decrease or stay the same as a musician changes from the first to second sound?

As a musician changes from the first to second sound, the wavelength of the sound can increase, decrease, or stay the same depending on factors such as the frequency of the sound, the instrument being used, and the musician's technique. A higher frequency sound will have a shorter wavelength, while a lower frequency sound will have a longer wavelength.


What is a description of sound as high or low?

High pitch sound waves have greater frequency and shorter wavelength, while low pitch sound waves have lower frequency and longer wavelength. These differences are perceived by our ears as the pitch of the sound.


When a light ray and a sound wave have the same frequency which one has the longer wavelength?

The light wave has the longer wavelength. In the time required for one wiggle, it travels roughly 880,000 times farther than the sound wave does.


As the wavelength of sound increase its frequency does what?

As the wavelength of sound increases, its frequency decreases. This is because frequency and wavelength are inversely proportional in sound waves, meaning that as one increases, the other decreases.


When you increase sound what happens to wavelength?

When you increase sound, the wavelength of the sound decreases. This is because sound waves with higher frequencies have shorter wavelengths. So, as the sound becomes louder, the frequency increases and the wavelength gets shorter.


What is the wavelength of sound that has a frequency of 539.8?

The wavelength of sound can be calculated using the formula: wavelength = speed of sound / frequency. Assuming the speed of sound is around 343 m/s, we can calculate the wavelength of sound with a frequency of 539.8 Hz to be approximately 0.636 meters.