Understanding the Relationship

The speed of a wave (v), its frequency (f), and its wavelength (λ) are related by the following equation:

v = fλ

Solving for Wavelength

1. Identify the knowns:

* Speed (v) = 12 meters per second

* Frequency (f) = 3 hertz

2. Rearrange the equation to solve for wavelength (λ):

λ = v / f

3. Substitute the known values:

λ = 12 m/s / 3 Hz

4. Calculate the wavelength:

λ = 4 meters

Answer: The wavelength of the transverse wave is 4 meters.