1. Wavelength:
* The distance between crests is the wavelength. In this case, the wavelength is 8 feet.
2. Frequency:
* Frequency is the number of waves passing a point in a given time. Here, 20 waves pass in 10 seconds.
* To find the frequency (waves per second), divide the number of waves by the time: 20 waves / 10 seconds = 2 waves/second (or 2 Hz).
3. Velocity:
* The velocity of a wave is calculated by multiplying the wavelength by the frequency:
* Velocity = Wavelength * Frequency
* Velocity = 8 feet * 2 waves/second
* Velocity = 16 feet/second
Therefore, the velocity of the wave is 16 feet per second.