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A wave has a wavelength of 1.2 m and frequency of 3 Hz what is the wave speed

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Answer:

Speed of wave = 3.6 m/s

Step-by-step explanation:

Given data:

Wavelength of wave = 1.2 m

Frequency = 3 Hz

Speed of wave = ?

Solution:

Formula:

Speed of wave = wavelength × frequency

by putting values,

Speed of wave = 1.2 m × 3s⁻¹ (Hz = s⁻¹)

Speed of wave = 3.6 m/s

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