FHSST Physics Waves:Important Equations and Quantities

Important Equations and Quantities

Frequency:

$\begin{array}{c}f=\frac{1}{T}.\end{array}$

(2.6)

Speed:

$\begin{array}{ccc}v& =& f\lambda \\ & =& \frac{\lambda }{T}\end{array}$

Table 2.1: Units used in Waves Quantity Symbol S.I. Units Direction Amplitude A m -- Period T s -- Wavelength $\lambda$ m -- Frequency f Hz or s-1 -- Speed v m.s-1 --