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Calculate the wavelength of a wave with velocity of 5. 1 x 104 m/s and frequency of 1. 1 x 108 s-1.

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Answer:

4.64 x 10^-4 meters, assuming one change to the question, as noted below.

Step-by-step explanation:

[I'll assume "5. 1 x 104 m/s" is meant to be 5. 1 x 10^4 m/s]

The relationship of speed, wavelength, and frequency is given by:

Speed = Distance/Time

This can also be written as

Speed = Wavelength*Frequency

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(5.1x10^4 m/s) = (Wavelength)*(1.1x10^8 cycles/sec)

Wavelength = (5.1x10^4 m/s)/(1.1x10^8 cycles/sec)

Wavelength = 4.64 x 10^-4 meters

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