The speed of the wave will be 0.026 m/s
The speed of a wave is the distance traveled by a given point on the wave (such as a crest or trough) in a given interval of time.
Speed is given by the formula
[tex]Speed = \frac{Distance}{Time}[/tex]
From the question,
Distance = 8.5 cm
First, convert this to meter
Recall:
100cm = 1m
∴ [tex]8.5 cm = \frac{8.5}{100}[/tex] m
8.5 cm = 0.085m
and
Time = 3.25 seconds
Now, putting the above parameters into the equation
[tex]Speed = \frac{Distance}{Time}[/tex]
∴ [tex]Speed = \frac{0.085}{3.25}[/tex]
Speed = 0.026 m/s
Hence, the speed of the wave will be 0.026 m/s
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