Understanding the Relationship
The speed of a wave is related to its frequency and wavelength by the following equation:
* Speed (v) = Frequency (f) x Wavelength (λ)
Converting Units
* Wavelength: We need to convert the wavelength from centimeters (cm) to meters (m):
122.6 cm = 1.226 m
Calculation
* Speed (v) = (14.6 Hz) x (1.226 m)
* Speed (v) = 17.87 m/s
Answer
The speed of the water waves is approximately 17.87 meters per second.
