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Question 7 • NC-Physical Science CR 2024

Which equation should be used to calculate the speed of a wave?

Answer
A
speed = frequency x wavelength
B
speed = frequency x hertz
C
speed = period x wavelength
D
speed = period x hertz

Explanation

Wave speed is calculated by multiplying frequency by wavelength: speed = frequency × wavelength. Frequency is measured in hertz, and wavelength is a distance, so their product gives distance per unit time. Therefore, the correct choice is “speed = frequency × wavelength.”

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