A water wave has a frequency of 2 Hertz and a wavelength of 5 cm. Calculate it speed

Question

Physics

Adalyn Maldonado

14 January, 20:02

A water wave has a frequency of 2 Hertz and a wavelength of 5 cm. Calculate it speed

+1

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Leo Hays · Answer 1

Answer: 0.1 m/s

Explanation:

Use formula,

v = f * w where, v is speed, f is frequency and w is wavelength.

Now,

v = 2 * 5 * 10 ^ - 2 (Remember to convert all the units to SI units. Here 5 cm becomes 5 * 10 ^ - 2 m.)

v = 0.1 m/s.