The wave equation
relates the speed
frequency
and wavelength
of a wave or vibration.

We can prove the wave equation starting with the formula distance = speed times time. Rewrite this as![]()
Take the distance as equal to one wavelength, then the time becomes the time for one oscillation, T.
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Since
is the time for one oscillation,
is the number of oscillations per second, the frequency![]()
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