A harmonic wave has a wavelength of 2.0 m and a frequency of 5.0 Hz. What is the speed of the wave?
A) 10 m/s
B) 0.40 m/s
C) 0.50 m/s
D) 0.10 m/s
E) 2.5 m/s

Name: A harmonic wave has a wavelength of 2.0 m and a frequency of 5.0 Hz. What is the speed of the wave? A) 10 m/s B) 0.40 m/s C) 0.50 m/s D) 0.10 m/s E) 2.5 m/s
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The speed of a wave is calculated by multiplying its wavelength by its frequency. Here, speed = 2.0 m * 5.0 Hz = 10 m/s.

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