Question

which statement correctly describes the relationship between frequency and wavelength? as the frequency of a wave increases, the wavelength increases. as the frequency of a wave increases, the wavelength decreases. as the frequency of a wave increases, the wavelength remains constant.

Explanation:

The relationship between frequency ($f$) and wavelength ($\lambda$) of a wave is given by the formula $v = f\lambda$, where $v$ is the speed of the wave. Assuming the speed of the wave ($v$) is constant (for example, in a vacuum for electromagnetic waves, the speed of light $c$ is constant), if $f$ increases, then $\lambda=\frac{v}{f}$ must decrease.

Answer:

As the frequency of a wave increases, the wavelength decreases.