Flashcard 19 - Physics Flashcard Set for the HESI Exam

The frequency increases.

The wave equation is given by \(v = f \lambda\), where \(v\) is the wave speed, \(f\) is the frequency, and \(\lambda\) (lambda) is the wavelength. If the wave speed remains constant and the wavelength decreases, the frequency must increase to maintain the equation’s balance. This defines the inverse relationship between frequency and wavelength.