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What is the angular frequency and wavelength of a wave with an angular frequency of 27.0 rad/s and a wavelength of 1.40 m?

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Final answer:

The angular frequency is already provided as 27.0 rad/s, and the wavelength is given as 1.40 m. These are intrinsic properties of the wave described in the question.

Step-by-step explanation:

The angular frequency of a wave is a measure of how quickly the wave oscillates in time and is represented by the symbol ω (omega). Given the angular frequency ω = 27.0 rad/s, we know the rate of oscillation of the wave. The wavelength (λ) is the distance over which the wave's shape repeats and is given as 1.40 m. These two properties are intrinsic to the wave and are directly given in the problem. For waves moving in a medium and depending on the context, the wave speed v can be linked to the angular frequency and wavelength through the formula v = λ ω / (2π), although additional information such as the wave speed would be necessary to utilize this relationship further.

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