Water waves pass by a piece of cork floating on the water that bobs up and down one complete cycle each second. The waves are 2 meters long. What is the speed of the wave?
A)0.25 m/s
B)0.50 m/s
C)1.0 m/s
D)2 m/s
E)4 m/s

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The speed of a wave is calculated by multiplying the frequency by the wavelength. Here, the frequency is 1 cycle per second (1 Hz), and the wavelength is 2 meters. Therefore, the speed is 1 Hz * 2 m = 2 m/s.

Water Waves Pass by a Piece of Cork Floating on the Water