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If the frequency of a wave is f and its wavelength is λ, its speed v is given by:

Av = f λ
Bv = f + λ
Cv = f / λ
Dv = λ / f
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. v = f λ
Wave equation: speed = frequency × wavelength.
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