On December 26, 2004, a great earthquake occurred off the coast of Sumatra and triggered immense waves (tsunami) that killed some 200000 people. Satellites observing these waves from space measured 800 from one wave crest to the next and a period between waves of 1.0 hour. Part A What was the speed of these waves in m/s? Express your answer using two significant figures.

On December 26, 2004, a great earthquake occurred off the coast of Sumatra and triggered immense waves (tsunami) that killed some 200000 people. Satellites observing these waves from space measured 800 from one wave crest to the next and a period between waves of 1.0 hour. Part A What was the speed of these waves in m/s? Express your answer using two significant figures.