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Lesson 8.1 Properties of Waves

Question 15 • (OC27) Earth/Space Sci-2001310-S2-Nelson

Which equation could be rearranged to calculate the frequency of a wave?

Answer
A
wavelength = frequency/speed
B
frequency = wavelength/speed
C
wavelength = speed/frequency
D
frequency = speed x wavelength

Explanation

Wave speed equals frequency multiplied by wavelength: speed = frequency × wavelength. Rearranging to make frequency the subject gives frequency = speed ÷ wavelength, or equivalently wavelength = speed ÷ frequency. Therefore, choice C, “wavelength = speed/frequency,” is the equation that can be rearranged to calculate frequency.

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