The period of a wave is 0.02 second. Calculate its wavelength if its speed is 330 ms-1
Answer Details
The relationship between the speed of a wave (v), its wavelength (λ) and its frequency (f) is given by the formula v = λf.
The period of a wave (T) is the time taken for one complete oscillation or cycle. It is related to the frequency (f) by the equation T = 1/f.
We can combine these two equations to obtain:
v = λ/T
We are given the period T = 0.02 s and the speed v = 330 m/s. Substituting these values into the equation, we get:
λ = vT = 330 x 0.02 = 6.6 m
Therefore, the wavelength of the wave is 6.6 m.