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a harmonic wave is traveling along a rope. It is observed that the oscillator that generates...

a harmonic wave is traveling along a rope. It is observed that the oscillator that generates the wave completes 40.0 vibrations in 30.0 s. Also, a given maximum travels 425 cm along the rope in 10.0 s. What is the wavelength?

Derive the relation V = f λ

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Frequency of the wave

Distance travelled
Distance travelled in time

The wavelength is defined as:

Therefore, the wavelength of the wave is 0.32 m.

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