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What is the wavelength of an earthquake wave if it has a speed of 15 km/s and a frequency of 9 Hz?

What is the wavelength of an earthquake wave if it has a speed of 15 km/s and a frequency of 9 Hz?
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What is the wavelength of an earthquake wave if it has a speed of 15 km/s and a frequency of 9 Hz?

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To calculate the wavelength, the formula to use is:

Wavelength = Speed / Frequency

Wavelength = 15 km/s / 9 Hz

Wavelength = 1.6666666667 or 1.67 km

The standard unit for Wavelength is meter so the final answer would be 1666.67 meters
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