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What is the wavelength of an earthquake wave if it has a speed of 10 km/s and a frequency of 3 Hz? What is the answer and units?

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Answer: The wavelength is 3.33 km, the unit is km.

Step-by-step explanation:

1) Data:

a) λ = ?
b) v = 10 km/s
c) f = 3 Hz = 3 s⁻¹

2) Formula:

wave equation: v = f × λ

3) Solution:

a) Solve for λ

λ = v / f

λ = (10 km/s ) / 3 s⁻¹

λ = 3.33 km

The wavelength is 3.33 km, the unit is km.
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