Question

A wave travels at 1,500 m/s with a frequency of 5 hertz. What is its wavelength?(1 point)
Responses

1,495 m
1,495 m

7,500 m
7,500 m

1,505 m
1,505 m

300 m

Answer 1

To find the wavelength (\( \lambda \)) of a wave, you can use the wave equation:

\[
\lambda = \frac{v}{f}
\]

where:
- \( v \) is the speed of the wave (1,500 m/s),
- \( f \) is the frequency of the wave (5 Hz).

Plugging in the values:

\[
\lambda = \frac{1500 \, \text{m/s}}{5 \, \text{Hz}} = 300 \, \text{m}
\]

So, the wavelength is **300 m**.