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Reviewed CSCA Physics question · Easy

A wave has a frequency of 50 Hz and a wavelength of 2 m. What is the speed of the wave?

  1. 25 m/s
  2. 50 m/s
  3. 100 m/s
  4. 200 m/s
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Correct answer

C. 100 m/s

Principle or equation

Wave speed v = f * λ.

Why this answer is correct

v = 50 Hz * 2 m = 100 m/s.

Example

A wave with frequency 10 Hz and wavelength 3 m travels at 30 m/s.

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