College Physics: Explore And Apply, Volume 2 (2nd Edition)
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Chapter 11, Problem 1MCQ
What does it mean if the speed of a wave is 300 m / s?
a. Each particle moves at a speed of 300 m / s.
b. The wave disturbance travels 300 m during each second.
c. The wave disturbance travels 300 m for each wavelength.
d. The wave disturbance travels 300 m during each period.
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