If a water wave is traveling at a speed of 10 meters per second, and it's wavelength is 10 meters, what is the frequency of this wave? O 10 Hertz O 20 Hertz O 1 Hertz O 100 Hertz

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**Question 5**

If a water wave is traveling at a speed of 10 meters per second, and its wavelength is 10 meters, what is the frequency of this wave?

- ○ 10 Hertz
- ○ 20 Hertz
- ○ 1 Hertz
- ○ 100 Hertz

**Explanation:**

To find the frequency of the wave, use the formula:

\[ \text{Frequency} = \frac{\text{Speed}}{\text{Wavelength}} \]

Given:
- Speed = 10 meters/second
- Wavelength = 10 meters

\[ \text{Frequency} = \frac{10 \text{ m/s}}{10 \text{ m}} = 1 \text{ Hertz} \]

Therefore, the correct answer is 1 Hertz.
Transcribed Image Text:**Question 5** If a water wave is traveling at a speed of 10 meters per second, and its wavelength is 10 meters, what is the frequency of this wave? - ○ 10 Hertz - ○ 20 Hertz - ○ 1 Hertz - ○ 100 Hertz **Explanation:** To find the frequency of the wave, use the formula: \[ \text{Frequency} = \frac{\text{Speed}}{\text{Wavelength}} \] Given: - Speed = 10 meters/second - Wavelength = 10 meters \[ \text{Frequency} = \frac{10 \text{ m/s}}{10 \text{ m}} = 1 \text{ Hertz} \] Therefore, the correct answer is 1 Hertz.
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