Consider a wave generator that produces 10 pulses per second. The speed of the waves is 3m/s, what is the wavelength?

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Kathy Mccarty

24 February, 11:58

Consider a wave generator that produces 10 pulses per second. The speed of the waves is 3m/s, what is the wavelength?

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Bobby Francis · Answer 1

0.3

Explanation:

speed is 3m/s, and in 1 second there are 10 pulses. This means that to get 3m/s, you must multiply something by 10.

3=10x

0.3=x

Reece Pierce · Answer 2

Wave speed = (frequency) x (wavelength)

3 m/s = (10 / sec) x (wavelength)

Divide each side by (10/s):

Wavelength = (3 m/s) / (10 / s)

Wavelength = 0.3 meter