If a wave of time period T travels with a velocity V, then the wavelength is given by

\frac{V}{T}

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\frac{1}{V T}

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\frac{T}{V}

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Solution

The correct option is B VT
Time period $- T$
Velocity $- V$
$λ = ?$
Now, we know that, Speed $=$ Distance/ Time
And for a wave, Speed $\to$ Velocity $(V)$
Distance $\to$ Wavelength $(λ)$
$∴ \to V = \frac{λ}{T}$
also, $λ = V T$
$∴$ Option (B) is the correct answer.

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If a wave of time period T travels with a velocity V, then the wavelength is given by

The correct option is B VTTime period −T Velocity −V λ=?Now, we know that, Speed= Distance/ TimeAnd for a wave, Speed →Velocity (V) Distance → Wavelength (λ)∴→V=λTalso, λ=VT∴ Option (B) is the correct answer.

The correct option is B VT
Time period $- T$
Velocity $- V$
$λ = ?$
Now, we know that, Speed $=$ Distance/ Time
And for a wave, Speed $\to$ Velocity $(V)$
Distance $\to$ Wavelength $(λ)$
$∴ \to V = \frac{λ}{T}$
also, $λ = V T$
$∴$ Option (B) is the correct answer.