Conceptual Physical Science (6th Edition)
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Author: Paul G. Hewitt, John A. Suchocki, Leslie A. Hewitt
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Chapter 10, Problem 47TAS
We know that speed v = distance/time. Show that when the distance traveled is one wavelength λ and the time of travel is the period T (which equals 1/frequency) you get v = fλ.
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