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Lesson 8.1 Properties of Waves

Question 4 • (OC27) Earth/Space Sci-2001310-S2-Nelson

What is the speed of a wave with a frequency of 2 Hz and a wavelength of 87 m?

Answer
A
0.023 m/s
B
43.5 m/s
C
89 m/s
D
174 m/s

Explanation

Use the wave-speed formula: speed = frequency × wavelength. With a frequency of 2 Hz and wavelength of 87 m, the speed is 2 × 87 = 174 m/s. Therefore, the correct choice is 174 m/s.

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