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What is the frequency of a wave if 3 waves are produced in half second?

A

8 H z

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9 H z

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5 H z

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6 H z

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Solution

The correct option is D $6 H z$
Frequency is the time taken per wave.
Thus, frequency = number of wave/time taken $= \frac{3}{1 / 2} = 6$ Hz

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