Question

Use the table to answer the question.

Wave with the Lowest Frequency
Wave λ
(m) vw
(m/s)
L 120 600
M 150 600
N 100 600
O 50 600
The table shows information about four waves. Which wave has the lowest frequency?

(1 point)
Responses

wave L
wave L

wave N
wave N

wave M
wave M

wave O

Answer 1

wave M

Reason: f = v/λ and v is the same for all waves, so the largest wavelength (150 m for M) gives the lowest frequency (600/150 = 4 Hz).