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The propeller from a boat spins in the water creating a surface wave with a frequency of 6 Hz and a wavelength of 0.3 cm What is the speed of the wave?
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Speed = (wavelength) x (frequency) = (0.003 x 6) =
0.018 meter per second =
1.8 centimeter per second
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