A series of water waves travel 2.8 m in 4.0 s and the distance between successive crests is 1.5 cm. Calculate the frequency at which the waves are being generated.
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The speed of a wave can be calculated using the formula: speed = distance/time. In this case, the distance traveled by the wave is 2.8 m and the time taken is 4.0 s. So, the speed of the water waves is 2.8 m/4.0 s = 0.7 m/s. Show more…
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