The frequency of a periodic wave is 325 Hz. If the wavelength is 50.0 cm, then what is the velocity of the wave?
A) 163 m/s
B) 203 m/s
C) 237 m/s
D) 285 m/s
E) 316 m/s

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The velocity of a wave is calculated using the formula velocity = frequency × wavelength. Given the frequency is 325 Hz and the wavelength is 50.0 cm (which needs to be converted to meters, thus 0.50 m), the velocity = 325 Hz × 0.50 m = 162.5 m/s, which rounds to 163 m/s.

The Frequency of a Periodic Wave Is 325 Hz