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If a wave is traveling 100 m/s and has the wavelength of .002, what is the frequency of the wave?

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Frequency = (wave speed) / (wavelength)

Frequency = (100 m/s) / (0.002 meters)

Frequency = (100/0.002) (meter / meter-second)

Frequency = 50,000 / second (That's 50,000 Hz or 50 KHz)

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