Question

Ocean waves are hitting a beach at a rate of 2 Hz. The distance between wave crests is 12 m. calculate the speed of the wave.

Answer 1

$\lambda = 12m$

$f = 2Hz$

$v =\lambda*f = 12*2= 24\frac{m}{s}$

$\text{Answer: } 24\frac{m}{s}$