How Is Frequency Calculated in Wave Motion Problems?

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Homework Statement


just wondering how we got T when the equation is V=fλ i assume that this is one oscillation.

T=4.5x10-4
F=?
λ= 2.0x10⁵cm

Homework Equations


V=fλ
F=1/T

The Attempt at a Solution



F=1/4.5x10-4
F=22 hz

v= fλ
v= (22) (2.0x10⁵)

v=4400000 m/s
 
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