Physics 0625 · IGCSE · General properties of waves

General properties of waves — practice question

A boat anchored at sea is passed by twelve wave crests in a time of $180\ \text{s}$. The separation between neighbouring crests is $10\ \text{m}$. What is the speed of the wave?

  • A$0.056\ \text{m s}^{-1}$
  • B$0.67\ \text{m s}^{-1}$
  • C$15\ \text{m s}^{-1}$
  • D$18\ \text{m s}^{-1}$

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