The period of a wave (T) is the reciprocal of the frequency (f). It can be calculated using the formula:
\[ T = \frac{1}{f} \]
Given the frequency is 0.5 hertz:
\[ T = \frac{1}{0.5} = 2 \text{ seconds} \]
So, the correct answer is:
2 seconds
What is the period of a wave with a wavelength of 8 cm and a frequency of 0.5 hertz?(1 point)
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0.125 seconds
0.125 seconds
0.0625 seconds
0.0625 seconds
4 seconds
4 seconds
2 seconds
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