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A wave oscillates 50 times per second. What is its frequency?

A.
25 hertz
B.
50 hertz
C.
5.0 × 102 hertz
D.
2.0 × 10-2 hertz

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The frequency of a wave is the number of oscillations or cycles it completes in one second, measured in hertz (Hz).

Given that the wave oscillates 50 times per second, the frequency is:

B. 50 hertz.

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