A series of ocean waves,2.5 m between crests,move past at 2.0 waves/s.Find their speed.
A) 2.5 m/s
B) 5.0 m/s
C) 8.0 m/s
D) 10 m/s

Name: A series of ocean waves,2.5 m between crests,move past at 2.0 waves/s.Find their speed. A) 2.5 m/s B) 5.0 m/s C) 8.0 m/s D) 10 m/s
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The speed of the ocean waves can be found by multiplying the wavelength by the frequency.

Speed = wavelength x frequency

Speed = 2.5 m/wave x 2.0 waves/s
Speed = 5.0 m/s

Therefore, the best choice is B, 5.0 m/s.

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