<p align="right">Last Update: <font color="#4f81bd">July, 22, 2024</font></p> ## BIG IDEAS - Wavelength is the distance between successive crests, troughs, or identical points of a wave. - Symbol $\lambda$ - SI unit meter (m) Wavelength can be calculated using the wave speed ($v$) and frequency ($f$) with the formula $λ = \frac{v}{f}$​. This relationship shows how wavelength is inversely proportional to frequency if the speed is constant. ### Related Topics --- [[Home|Home]] | [[Oscillations]] | [[Waves]] | [[Module 0 Sound]] | [[Electromagnetic radiation]]