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Cambridge IGCSE Combined Science practice

What is the formula for calculating wave speed?

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General properties of waves

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What is the formula for calculating wave speed?.

  1. A.v = f + λ
  2. B.v = f - λ
  3. C.v = f λ
  4. D.v = f / λ

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Wave Speed Calculation

A wave travels through a medium with a frequency of 4 Hz and a wavelength of 3 m. Calculate the wave speed.

  1. a

    Calculate the wave speed using the provided frequency and wavelength.

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