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A certain wave has a wavelength of 45.0 meters and a frequency of 9.00 hz. what is the speed of the wave?

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Hertz, which is a unit for frequency (f), also means 1/second. Hence, the speed (S) of wave is the product of its wavelength (n) generated per second (frequency). The speed of the given wave above is,

S = nf ; S = (45 m) x (9 / s) = 405 m/s

Hence, the speed of the wave is 405 m/s.

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