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JAMB Physics 2025 Question 4

Question 4

Waves

If the wavelength of a wave travelling with a velocity of 360 ms−1 is 60m, the period of the wave is

  1. A.6s
  2. B.3.6s
  3. C.0.17s
  4. D.0.61s
  5. E.3s
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Answer: C (0.17s)

Explanation

f = v/λ = 360 ÷ 60 = 6 Hz, so T = 1/6 ≈ 0.17 s.