Wave Speed Using Angular Frequency
The phase velocity of a wave is the rate at which the phase of the wave propagates in space.
The wave propagation speed equals the angular frequency times the wavelength divided by 2\[Pi]
Formula
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| symbol | description | physical quantity |
|---|---|---|
| v | wave propagation speed | "Speed" |
| λ | wavelength | "Wavelength" |
| ω | angular frequency | "AngularFrequency" |
Forms
Examples
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