henryromero214
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  • 10-04-2018
  • Physics
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A wave has a wavelength of 0.5 m and a frequency of 5.0 Hz. What is the speed of the wave?
A. 2.5 m/s
B. 10 m/s
C. 0.1 m/s
D. 4.5 m/s

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IsrarAwan
IsrarAwan IsrarAwan
  • 10-04-2018
The correct option is (A) 2.5 m/s

Explanation:
Since,

v = fλ ---- (1)

where v = speed of the wave
f = frequency of the wave = 5 Hz
λ = wavelength of the wave = 0.5 

Plug in the value in (1):
(1) => v = 5 * 0.5
v = 2.5 m/s
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aencabo
aencabo aencabo
  • 10-04-2018
v = fλ 
v= 5.0 Hz times 0.5m
v=2.5 m/s
The answer is A. 2.5 m/s .
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