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Sound Waves — Quiz

Question 6 • Physical Science

Allison wants to calculate the speed of a sound wave. Which formula should she use?

Answer
A
number of wavelengths / time
B
distance traveled / amplitude
C
distance traveled / time
D
number of wavelengths / amplitude

Explanation

Speed is calculated by dividing the distance traveled by the time taken: speed = distance ÷ time. Therefore, Allison should use “distance traveled / time.” Amplitude and number of wavelengths are not used in this basic speed calculation.

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