Ocean waves whose period is 8 s are observed to have a wavelength of 100 m.Their speed is
A)0.08 m/s.
B)12.5 m/s.
C)100 m/s.
D)800 m/s.

Name: Ocean waves whose period is 8 s are observed to have a wavelength of 100 m.Their speed is A)0.08 m/s. B)12.5 m/s. C)100 m/s. D)800 m/s.
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The speed of a wave is given by the formula:
speed = wavelength/period

Substituting the given values:
speed = 100 m/8 s
speed = 12.5 m/s

Therefore, the correct choice is (B) 12.5 m/s.

Ocean Waves Whose Period Is 8 S Are Observed to Have