The speed of the wave is the frequency times the wavelength. In this case you are given the period is seconds, so v = wavelength/period. The values are not given in the problem as stated. The ampitude is irrelevant.
Kevin L.
asked • 08/20/21Trigonometry Modeling
A surfer is riding a wave with an amplitude of feet and a period of feet. If the wave completes a period in seconds, what is the speed of the surfer?
A. 192ft/s
B. 24ft/s
C. 3ft/s
D. (1/3)ft/s
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