Physics 5054 · O Level · General properties of waves

General properties of waves — practice question

A sea wave meets a cliff face. The crest of the wave reaches the cliff once every $6.0\,\text{s}$. The horizontal separation between a crest and the neighbouring trough of the wave is $4.5\,\text{m}$. Calculate the speed of the wave.

  • A$0.67\,\text{m s}^{-1}$
  • B$0.75\,\text{m s}^{-1}$
  • C$1.3\,\text{m s}^{-1}$
  • D$1.5\,\text{m s}^{-1}$

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