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  • Calculate Wave Speed: Wavelength, Frequency & Velocity
    Here's how to calculate the wave speed:

    Understanding the Relationship

    * Wave speed (v) is the distance a wave travels in a given amount of time.

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

    * Frequency (f) is the number of waves that pass a point in a given amount of time.

    The relationship between these three is:

    v = fλ

    Calculation

    1. Given:

    * Wavelength (λ) = 0.1 m

    * Frequency (f) = 20 Hz

    2. Substitute into the equation:

    * v = (20 Hz) * (0.1 m)

    3. Calculate:

    * v = 2 m/s

    Answer: The wave speed would be 2 m/s.

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