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What is the wavelength of a wave frequency 262 Hz in water if the wave velocity is `1480 ms^(-1)` in water?

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To find the wavelength of a wave given its frequency and velocity, we can use the formula that relates these three quantities: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the given values:** - Frequency (f) = 262 Hz - Velocity (v) = 1480 m/s 2. **Use the wave equation:** The relationship between velocity (v), frequency (f), and wavelength (λ) is given by the formula: \[ v = f \cdot \lambda \] Here, \( \lambda \) is the wavelength we want to find. 3. **Rearrange the formula to solve for wavelength (λ):** To find the wavelength, we can rearrange the formula: \[ \lambda = \frac{v}{f} \] 4. **Substitute the known values into the equation:** Now, substitute the values of velocity and frequency into the rearranged formula: \[ \lambda = \frac{1480 \, \text{m/s}}{262 \, \text{Hz}} \] 5. **Calculate the wavelength:** Performing the division: \[ \lambda = \frac{1480}{262} \approx 5.645 \, \text{m} \] 6. **Round the answer:** Rounding to two decimal places, we get: \[ \lambda \approx 5.64 \, \text{m} \] ### Final Answer: The wavelength of the wave is approximately **5.64 meters**. ---
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