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What is the wavelength of a wave with a velocity of 50 m/s and a frequency of 5Hz

A 250 m
B 0.1 m
C 10m
D 0.01 m

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Answer:

C. 10 Meters

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer:

C. 10 m

Step-by-step explanation:

The speed of a wave v = λf where λ is the wavelength and f the frequency of the wave.

Making λ the subject of the formula we get

λ= v/f

f= 5 Hz

v= 50 m/s

λ= 50 m/s÷ 5 Hz

=10 meters

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