High School Physics : Understanding Calculations with Velocity
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Example Question #1 : Understanding Calculations With Velocity
A spring oscillates back and forth with a period of 
Velocity is commonly described with respect to wavelength and frequency.
We are given the period and the wavelength. Period is simply the inverse of freqeuncy.
Using this, we can rewrite our original equation in terms of the period.
Now we can use the values given in the question to solve for the velocity.
Plug in our given values and solve.
Example Question #2 : Understanding Calculations With Velocity
A wave oscillates with a frequency of 
The equation for velocity in terms of wavelength and frequency is 
We are given the velocity and frequency. Using these values, we can solve for the wavelength.
Example Question #3 : Understanding Calculations With Velocity
A note is played in a gas (which is not a normal atmosphere). Inside of this gas, the note has a frequency of 
The relationship between velocity, frequency, and wavelength is:
Plug in the given information to solve:
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