Multiple choice

The frequency of a wave can be calculated by

  1. multiplying the velocity times the wavelength.

  2. multiplying the amplitude by the wavelength.

  3. dividing the speed by the wavelength.

  4. dividing the frequency by the velocity.
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Explanation

The relationship between wave speed (v), frequency (f), and wavelength (lambda) is given by the formula v = f * lambda. Rearranging this equation to solve for frequency yields f = v / lambda, which means dividing the speed by the wavelength.

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