A wave has a frequency of and a wavelength of . What is its speed (in m/s)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 200
- Step 1: State the wave speed equation relating propagation speed , frequency , and wavelength : .
- Step 2: Substitute and : .
- Step 3: Multiply to calculate the speed: .
Answer
200.
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