Enter the frequency in hertz (Hz) and the wavelength in meters (m) into the calculator to determine the speed of the wave. This calculator helps in understanding the relationship between frequency, wavelength, and speed.
Hz to Speed Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the speed of a wave.
S = F * λ
Variables:
- S is the speed of the wave (meters per second)
- F is the frequency of the wave (hertz, Hz)
- λ is the wavelength (meters, m)
To calculate the speed of a wave, multiply the frequency (in hertz) by the wavelength (in meters).
What is Wave Speed?
Wave speed is the distance a wave travels per unit of time. It is a fundamental property of waves that depends on the medium through which the wave is traveling. In a vacuum, all electromagnetic waves (including light) travel at a constant speed, which is approximately 299,792,458 meters per second. In other media, the speed can vary depending on the frequency and wavelength of the wave, as well as the properties of the medium.
How to Calculate Wave Speed?
The following steps outline how to calculate the speed of a wave.
- First, determine the frequency of the wave (F) in hertz (Hz).
- Next, determine the wavelength (λ) in meters (m).
- Use the formula from above = S = F * λ.
- Finally, calculate the speed of the wave (S) in meters per second.
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem :
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
frequency of the wave (F) = 500 Hz
wavelength (λ) = 2 meters
