Question

you are sitting on a beach and a wave strikes the shore every 10 seconds. a surfer tells you that these waves travel at a speed of 5m/is. how far apart are the crests of the waves , i.e what is the wavelength of these water waves? give your answer in meters.

Answer 1

Answer:

50 m

Explanation:

First, you have to find the frequency

F = 1/T

F = 1/10

F = .1 Hz

Next, you can solve for wavelength

λ = v/f

λ = 5/.1

λ = 50m