Question

A boat at anchor is rocked by waves whose crests are 28 m apart and whose speed is 7 m/s. How often do these waves reach the boat? State your answer in terms of frequency (Hz) and period T (seconds).

Answer 1

Answer:

0.25 Hz

4 s

Explanation:

Speed = wavelength × frequency

7 m/s = 28 m × f

f = 0.25 Hz

Frequency = 1 / period

0.25 Hz = 1 / T

T = 4 s