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● Wave Graphs ●
Calculations  

Waves may be graphed as a function of time or distance. A single frequency wave will appear as a sine wave in either case. From the distance graph the wavelength may be determined. From the time graph, the period and the frequency can be obtained. From both together, the wave speed can be determined. Any of the wave parameters below can be changed. When you have finished entering data, click on the quantity you wish to calculate. The quantities will not be forced to be consistent until you click on the desired quantity. Source: http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/sound/wavplt.html

 

Any of the wave parameters below can be changed. When you have finished entering data, click on the quantity you wish to calculate. The quantities will not be forced to be consistent until you click on the desired quantity.

Wavelength λ =	m
Frequency f =	Hz
Period T =	s
Amplitude a =	2
Wave velocity ν =	m/s

Physical value	symbol	unit	abbreviation	formula
period duration	T = 1 / f	second	s	T = λ / ν
Frequency	f = 1 / T	hertz	Hz = 1/s	f = ν / λ
Wavelength	λ	meter	m	λ = ν / f
Wave speed	ν	meter per second	m/s	ν = λ × f

 

Period, cycle duration, periodic time, time T to frequency f conversion Acoustic waves or sound waves in air Calculation of the wavelength of an acoustic wave Calculation of the Speed of Sound in Air and the effective Temperature

 

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