The wavelength can be calculated using the formula:
wavelength = speed/frequency
Substituting the given values:
wavelength = 5 km/s / 10 Hz = 0.5 km
Therefore, the wavelength of the earthquake wave is 0.5 km.
An earthquake wave has a speed of 5 km/s and a frequency of 10 Hz. What is its wavelength?
5 km
2 km
50 km
0.5 km
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