JohnW
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| Quote (Joe G @ Feb. 17 2015,10:27) | When I adjust the frequency knob on my signal generator why does the wavelength change accordingly? When I tune my radio to transmit a certain carrier frequency why does the wavelength of that carrier change accordingly?
E=MC^2 means that matter and energy are different manifestations of the same thing.
Frequency and wavelength are differing numerical representations of the SAME WAVE. Once you have one you have the other. |
Because speed= frequency x wavelength. If the speed is constant, there is a one-to-one correspondence between frequency and wavelength. Change in frequency -> change in wavelength. But one-to-one correspondence does not mean they are equal to each other.
Do you think every number is equal to its square, Joe? That's a one-to-one correspondence too.
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Math is just a language of reality. Its a waste of time to know it. - Robert Byers
There isn't any probability that the letter d is in the word "mathematics"... The correct answer would be "not even 0" - JoeG
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