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The image above shows the movement of a wave over three seconds. What is the frequency of the wave?

A)2 Hz
B)5 Hz
C)1 Hz
D)3 Hz

The image above shows the movement of a wave over three seconds. What is the frequency-example-1
User MakisH
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Hz is the measurement of a frequency equal to one cycle per second. since this wave shows 9 peaks and valleys or "cycles" your answer would be 3 Hz due to the fact that the length of time is 3 seconds. (3 cycles per second X 3 seconds.)
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