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  • Calculating Wave Velocity: A Step-by-Step Guide
    Here's how to calculate the wave velocity:

    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.

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