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wave num·ber
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wave numbernoun
the reciprocal of the wavelength of a wave
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wave numbernoun
The number of waves per unit length; the reciprocal of wavelength.
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wave number
Wave number is a term used in physics and mathematics to represent the number of wavelengths per unit distance, usually expressed in reciprocal meters (1/m). It is also often used to describe the spatial frequency of a wave, or the number of wavelengths in a specified distance. It is usually denoted by the symbol 'k'. Wave number is related to the wavelength of the wave by the formula k = 2π/λ, where λ represents the wavelength of the wave.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of wave number in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of wave number in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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