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Frequency of a Wave
Frequency is defined as the number of waves that pass a specific point in a given period of time. There is an inverse relationship between a wave's frequency and its wavelength; longer wavelengths correspond to lower frequencies, while shorter wavelengths are associated with higher frequencies.
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