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A wave has a frequency of 500 Hz and a wavelength of 0.68 m. What is its speed?
- 735.3 m/s
- 0.00136 m/s
- 500 m/s
- 340 m/s
Answer
D. 340 m/s
Solution
v = f = 500(0.68) = 340 m/s.
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