Crests of an ocean wave pass a pier every $10.0 \mathrm {~s} .$ If the waves are moving at $5.6 \mathrm {~m} / \mathrm { s } \text {, }$ what is the wavelength of the ocean waves?

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The wavelength can be calculated using the formula: Wavelength = Speed x Period. Here, the period is 10.0 s and the speed is 5.6 m/s. So, Wavelength = 5.6 m/s x 10.0 s = 56 m.

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Crests of an Ocean Wave Pass a Pier Every $10.0 \mathrm {~s} .$