A Series of Ocean Waves, Each 24

question 92

Multiple Choice

A series of ocean waves, each 24.0 m from crest to crest and moving past an observer at a rate of 6.0 waves per second, has what speed?

• A) 144 m/s
• B) 4 m/s
• C) 6 m/s
• D) 0.25 m/s

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