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In Physics / High School | 2014-09-20

A jump rope is shaken, producing a wave with a wavelength of 0.5 m, with the crest of the wave passing a certain point 4 times per second. What is the velocity of the wave?

Asked by haleyloverdhat

Answer (2)

The wave equation states that v=f*lambda in this case f=4 and lambda=0.5m Therefore we can multiply 4 and 0.5 to find the velocity of the wave to be 2m/s

Answered by AndyBryer | 2024-06-24

The velocity of the wave produced by the jump rope is calculated using the formula v = f × λ. With a frequency of 4 Hz and a wavelength of 0.5 m, the resulting wave velocity is 2 m/s. Therefore, the wave travels at a speed of 2 m/s.
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Answered by AndyBryer | 2024-10-10