How Do You Calculate the Speed of a 20Hz Longitudinal Wave with 0.4m Wavelength?

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The speed of a longitudinal wave with a frequency of 20.0 Hz and a wavelength of 0.4 m is calculated using the formula v = wavelength × frequency. Substituting the given values, v = 0.4 m × 20.0 Hz results in a wave speed of 8 m/s. This calculation is confirmed as correct by participants in the discussion.

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1. A periodic longitudinal wave that has a frequency of 20.0 Hz travels along a coil spring. if the distance between successive compressions is 0.4m, what is the speed of the wave?


2. v= wavelength times frequency



3. v= wavelength times frequency
= 0.4 * (20)
= 8 m/s ------ I'm not sure if this is right.
 
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