Episode 2 — Waves Sound and Light - Doppler

Frequency and Wavelength Calculations

Learners will be able to:

• Identify the correct units for velocity (m/s), frequency (Hz) and wavelength (m) in the wave equation. • Calculate the frequency of a sound wave given its wavelength and speed, using the wave equation. • Solve for the wavelength of an electromagnetic wave given its frequency and speed, using the constant C = 3 x 10^8 m/s. • Explain the relationship between wavelength and frequency as being inverse. • Predict how doubling or halving the wavelength affects the frequency.