Ocean Waves: Calculating Wavelength
What is the wavelength of ocean waves passing a pier every 110 seconds with a speed of 5.6 m/s?
Choose one:
A. 31 m
B. 62 m
C. 53 m
D. 71 m
Answer:
The wavelength of the ocean waves, with a wave speed of 5.6 m/s and a time period of 110 s, is 616 meters.
To find the wavelength of the ocean waves, we can use the formula:
Wavelength (λ) = Wave speed (v) * Time period (T)
Given:
Wave speed (v) = 5.6 m/s
Time period (T) = 110 s
Substituting these values into the formula, we get:
Wavelength (λ) = 5.6 m/s * 110 s
Wavelength (λ) = 616 m
Therefore, the wavelength of the ocean waves is 616 meters.