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 M
wave M

wave N
wave N

wave O
wave O

wave L

Answer 1

wave M

Frequency f = v/λ. For M, f = 600/150 = 4 Hz, which is the smallest of the four.