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An observer standing at sea coast observes 54 waves reaching the coast per minute. If the wavelength of the waves is 10 m, find the velocity.
Options
A 9 m/s
Correct Answer
B 11 m/s
C 7 m/s
D 8 m/s
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Frequency f = 54 waves / 60 s = 0.9 Hz. Velocity v = fλ = 0.9 × 10 = 9 m/s.

Hint

v = fλ.

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Course: PHY 104
Topic: PHY 104 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 912 of 947
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