Understanding the Relationship
The speed of a wave (v), its wavelength (λ), and its frequency (f) are related by the following equation:
v = fλ
Solving for Frequency
1. Convert speed to meters per second:
100 cm/s = 1 meter/second (since 100 cm = 1 meter)
2. Rearrange the equation to solve for frequency:
f = v/λ
3. Substitute the values:
f = (1 m/s) / (0.1 m)
4. Calculate the frequency:
f = 10 Hz
Therefore, the frequency of the wave is 10 Hertz.
