Sunday, July 15, 2012

Surfing For Physics Formulas For Waves?

Robert asks…Physics: waves help? Please?I'm having trouble solving this problem and would greatly appreciate help! (:
An 8.0-meter long ocean wave passes the end of a dock every 5.0 seconds. What is the speed of the wave?

**I know that the formula for speed is: v=fλ and figured out that f=8/5...but cannot figure out what λ is.Nancy answers:Speed = f x λ

f = 1/5 = 0.2 Hz

0.2 x 8 = 1.6 m/sLaura asks…Physics- Waves Help!?I don't know how to solve this question
I tried using the

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