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A water wave is generated in a ripple tank by an oscillator that vibrates 50 times in 30 seconds. A given trough of the wave travels 50.0 cm in 15 seconds. What is the wavelength of the water wave? Produce all your workings.
14 years ago

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bobpursley
frequency*wavelength= velocity
50/30*wavelength=.5/15

solve for wavelength.
14 years ago

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