Question

A vibrating object produces periodic waves with a wavelength of 53 cm and a frequency of 15 Hz. How fast do these waves move away from the object?

Answer 1

Answer:

v = 7.95 m/s

Explanation:

Given that,

Wavelength of a wave, $\lambda=53\ cm=0.53\ m$

Frequency of a wave, f = 15 Hz

We need to find the speed of the wave. The speed of a wave is given by :

$v=f\lambda\\\\v=15\ Hz\times 0.53\ m\\\\v=7.95\ m/s$

So, the wave move with a speed of 7.95 m/s.