You are sitting on a beach and a wave strikes the shore every 10 seconds. A surfer tells you that these waves travel at a speed of 5 m/s. How far apart are the crests of the waves, i.e. what is the wavelength of these water waves? Give your answer in meters

You are sitting on a beach and a wave strikes the shore every 10 seconds. A surfer tells you that these waves travel at a speed of 5 m/s. How far apart are the crests of the waves, i.e. what is the wavelength of these water waves? Give your answer in meters

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