What is the frequency of a wave with a wavelength of 0.5 m and speed of 50 m/s

25 m/s

Explanation:

To calculate the speed of a wave, simply multiply its wavelength and its frequency (given that you are provided with the two variables).

This makes sense, since the unit for speed (m/s) matches that of the product of wavelength (m) and frequency (Hz). Keep in mind that one Hz is equivalent to one inverse second (

s

−

1

or

1

s

).

If you multiply m (the unit for wavelength) with

1

s

(the unit for frequency), you will get m/s, the unit for speed.

Now multiply!

.5 m * 50 Hz = 25 m/s

25 m/s is your final answer!