Suppose that water waves coming into a dock have a velocity of 1.0 m/s and a wavelength of 2.2 m. With what frequency do these waves meet the dock?
distance = rate * time
2.2 = 1.0 * Period
so period = 2.2
frequency = 1/ period = 1/2.2
To find the frequency of the water waves, we can use the formula:
frequency (f) = velocity (v) / wavelength (λ)
Given:
Velocity (v) = 1.0 m/s
Wavelength (λ) = 2.2 m
Substituting the given values into the formula, we get:
f = 1.0 m/s / 2.2 m
f = 0.4545 Hz
Therefore, the frequency of the waves meeting the dock is approximately 0.4545 Hz.