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Velocity of a wave

Devid parasar

Derive an expression of velocity of a wave on a string

Reply 1

Sinnoh

Are you completely stuck? Any formulae you know of that could be relevant?

Reply 2

365Degrees

If you're referring to wave speed, then the 3 variable formula taught since GCSE Physics is "v = λf", where "v" is the velocity (wave speed) in m/s or ms^-1 (metres per second), and "f" is the frequency in Hz (hertz). Please bear in mind that you must use standard SI units when substituting values into the variables. I hope this helps, but if this isn't the response you were looking for, be more specific about your question so that I know what you mean and I can try my best to help you.

(Original post by Devid parasar)

Derive an expression of velocity of a wave on a string