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hello I could really use some help with this question please! :D A wave has a frequency of 50 HZ and a speed of 3400 m/s. Determine the waves wave length, in meters. ???

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λ = wavelenght

f = frequency = 50 HZ

v = speed = 3400 m/s

Apply:

v = f λ

Isolate λ

λ = V/f

Replacing:

λ = 3400 / 50 = 68 m

Answer: 68m

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