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What is the unit of wave speed?

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General properties of waves

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What is the unit of wave speed?.

  1. A.Hertz (Hz)
  2. B.Meters (m)
  3. C.Meters per second (m/s)
  4. D.Wavelength (λ)

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Wave Speed in Different Media

A sound wave travels through air and water. The frequency of the sound wave is 500 Hz in both media. The wavelength in air is 0.68 m, while in water, it is 1.5 m.

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    State the formula for calculating wave speed.

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