The distance between successive wave crests on the surface is 5 m.

The distance between successive wave crests on the surface is 5 m. Determine the frequency of oscillation of water particles, if such a wave is distributed with a speed of 1.2 ms

Given:

L = 5 meters – wavelength (distance between successive ridges);

u = 1.2 meters per second – wave propagation speed.

It is required to determine v (second ^ -1) – the frequency of the wave oscillation.

To determine the frequency of oscillation of a wave, you need to use the following formula:

u = L * v, hence:

v = u / L = 1.2 / 5 = 0.24 Hertz (second ^ -1).

Answer: the frequency of the wave is 0.24 Hertz.