The frequency of a wave is
A)the number of peaks passing by any point each second.
B)equal to the speed of the wave divided by the wavelength of the wave.
C)measured in cycles per second.
D)measured in hertz (Hz).
E)all of the above

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All of the statements are true. The frequency of a wave is the number of peaks passing by any point each second and is also equal to the speed of the wave divided by the wavelength of the wave. It is measured in cycles per second or hertz (Hz).

The Frequency of a Wave Is