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  • Calculating Wavelength: Frequency, Speed & Distance
    Here's how to calculate the wavelength:

    Understanding the Relationship

    * Wavelength (λ): The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs of a wave.

    * Frequency (f): The number of waves that pass a given point per second.

    * Speed (v): The distance the wave travels per second.

    These are related by the following equation:

    v = fλ

    Solving for Wavelength

    1. Rearrange the equation: λ = v / f

    2. Plug in the values: λ = 45 m/s / 60 Hz

    3. Calculate: λ = 0.75 meters

    Therefore, the wavelength of the wave is 0.75 meters.

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