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Q: An ocean wave has a wavelength of 10 meters. These waves pass by a stationary boat every 2.0 seconds. What is the speed of the waves?
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An ocean wave has a length of 12.0 m A wave passes a fixed location every 3.0 seconds What is the speed of the wave?

Speed = (wavelength) x (frequency) = (12) x (1/3) = 4 meters per second


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An ocean wave has a wavelength of 10 meters these waves pass by a stationary boat every 2.0 seconds the speed of the waves is?

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