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A fisherman sitting on the end of a pier notices that 6 wave crests pass him in 3 seconds. What is the frequency of the waves?.

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Answer:

2 Hz

Step-by-step explanation:

f = frequency

n = wave crest

t = time

f = n/t → f = 6/3 = 2

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