The frequency of a wave help!!?

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The frequency of a wave help!!?

If the frequency of a wave is 50 Hz, and the wavelength is 5 meters, what is its velocity?

2006-11-15 08:24:53 · 3 answers · asked by cetinnovations 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Hz (Hertz) means cycles per second and one complete cycle is a complete sinusoidal wave. Lay down 50 5-meter waves end-to-end in one second and the total length will be 250 meters (per second!). The velocity is 250 meters per second.

2006-11-15 08:48:55 · answer #1 · answered by Kes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

lambda*f = c, where lambda = wavelength, f = frequency, and c = the velocity of propagation

2006-11-15 16:38:42 · answer #2 · answered by pack_rat2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

v = f*Wavelength

so the velocity is 250m/s

2006-11-15 16:32:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋