A fisherman observes that the distance between the 3rd and 7th crest of a wave is...

  

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A fisherman observes that the distance between the 3rd and 7th crest of a wave is 3.6 m. He also notices that two troughs pass him in 1.4 s. The speed of the wave (in m.s) is closest to: A) 0.72 B) 0.64 C) 0.59 D) 0.69 E) 0.51 A fisherman observes that the distance between the 3rd and 7th crest of a wave is 3.6 m. He also notices that two troughs pass him in 1.4 s. The speed of the wave (in m.s) is closest to: A) 0.72 B) 0.64 C) 0.59 D) 0.69 E) 0.51

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