SUMMARY
The frequency of a wave traveling at 44.0 m/s with a maximum displacement of 18.0 cm and a total distance of 28.0 m is calculated to be 2.6 Hz. The wavelength was determined to be 16.8 m based on the corrected count of 6 ticks per wavelength. The formula used for calculating frequency is f = c/λ, where c is the wave speed and λ is the wavelength.
PREREQUISITES
- Understanding of wave mechanics
- Familiarity with the formula for frequency (f = c/λ)
- Knowledge of measuring wavelength in a wave graph
- Basic arithmetic for calculations
NEXT STEPS
- Study wave speed calculations in different mediums
- Learn about the relationship between wavelength and frequency in various wave types
- Explore the effects of amplitude on wave behavior
- Investigate advanced wave phenomena such as interference and diffraction
USEFUL FOR
Students studying physics, particularly those focusing on wave mechanics, as well as educators looking for practical examples of wave frequency calculations.
