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A wave in a rope travels at 12 m/s and has a wavelength of 2 m. What is the frequency?

  • A. 38.4 Hz
  • B. 6 Hz
  • C. 4.6 Hz
  • D. 3.75 Hz
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The frequency of a wave is calculated using the formula: frequency = speed / wavelength. In this case, the speed of the wave is 12 m/s and the wavelength is 2 m. Therefore, the frequency is calculated as 12 m/s / 2 m = 6 Hz. Choice A (38.4 Hz), Choice C (4.6 Hz), and Choice D (3.75 Hz) are incorrect as they do not result from the correct calculation using the given values.