WAVES & WAVE PHENOMENA A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site wavelength The distance between successive peaks (or troughs) of a wave. Wavelength is related to the frequency and speed of a wave by the equation: speed = wavelength × frequency. For example, a radio wave of wavelength 300 m traveling at 300 million m/s (the speed of light) has a frequency of 1 MHz. Related categories    • WAVES AND WAVE PHENOMENA    • ASTRONOMICAL QUANTITIES Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP