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Jan Villaroel
Topic: Physics Posted 6 months ago
Ocean waves with a period is 10 s are found to have a wavelength of 120 m. Their speed is

Ocean waves with a period is 10 s are found to have a wavelength of 120 m. Their speed is

A. 0.083 m/s.
B. 12 m/s.
C. 120 m/s.
D. 1200 m/s.
E. None of the above is correct

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Koala Tutor
Jun 5, 2024
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The speed of a wave can be calculated using the formula:

Speed = Wavelength / Period

Substituting the given values:

Speed = 120 m / 10 s = 12 m/s

So, the correct answer is:

B. 12 m/s.

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