Waves with a frequency of 2.0 hertz are generated along a string. The waves have a wavelength of 0.50 meters. What is the speed of the waves along the string?

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David G. · mason m
Feb 9, 2016

Use the equation #v=flambda#. In this case, the velocity is #1.0# #ms^-1#.

Explanation:

The equation relating these quantities is #v=flambda# where #v# is the velocity #(ms^-1)#, #f# is the frequency #(Hz = s^-1)# and #lambda# is the wavelength #(m)#.

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