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A progressive wave travels with a speed of 340 m/s and has a frequency of 170 Hz. Calculate the wavelength of the wave.
Model answer
What a good answer should say
- The wavelength of the wave is 2 meters.
Explanation
Why this works
This question tests the application of the wave speed equation. The formula used is v = f × λ, where v is the wave speed, f is the frequency, and λ is the wavelength.
By substituting the given values, we can find the wavelength.
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