In physics, the wavelength of a wave is inversely proportional to its frequency. When you vary the frequency of a wave, the wavelength changes accordingly. This relationship is described by the wave equation:
c = λν
where:
- c is the speed of light or the propagation speed of the wave,
- λ (lambda) represents the wavelength, and
- ν (nu) denotes the frequency.
From this equation, it is evident that as the frequency increases, the wavelength decreases, and vice versa. This relationship holds true for various types of waves, including electromagnetic waves (such as light) and other types of waves like sound waves.