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A wave has a wavelength of 125 meters and is moving at a speed of 250 m/s. What is its frequency?

User Dulaj Ariyaratne
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Answer:

0.16Hz

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that:

wavelength (λ) = 125 meters

speed (V) = 20 m/s

frequency (F) = ?

Recall that frequency is the number of cycles the wave complete in one second. And its value depends on the wavelength and speed of the wave.

So, apply the formula V = F λ

Make F the subject formula

F = V / λ

F = 20 m/s / 125 meters

F = 0.16 Hz

Thus, the frequency of the wave is 0.16 Hertz.

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