Question

If an earthquake has a velocity of 41 m/s and a wavelength of 225 meters.

what is the earthquakes frequency?

Answer 1

Frequency = 5.49Hz

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the following data

Velocity = 41m/s

Wavelength = 225m

`Velocity = wavelength * frequency`

Making frequency the subject of formula, we have;

`Frequency = \frac {wavelength}{velocity}`

Substituting into the equation, we have;

`Frequency = \frac {225}{41}`

Frequency = 5.49Hz

Therefore, the frequency of the earthquake is 5.49 Hertz.