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Waves — Test

Question 11 • Physical Science

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

Answer
A
speed is equal to period times hertz
B
speed is equal to frequency times hertz
C
speed is equal to period times wavelength
D
speed is equal to frequency times wavelength

Explanation

Wave speed is found by multiplying frequency by wavelength: speed = frequency × wavelength. Frequency is measured in hertz, and multiplying it by wavelength gives units of distance per second. Therefore, “speed is equal to frequency times wavelength” is correct.

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