Wave speed is the distance a wave travels in a given amount of time such as the number of meters it travels per second. Wave speed is related to wavelength and wave frequency by the equation. The significant wave height is the average height of the highest third of these waves.
L is the wavelength.
Also if the crest of an ocean wave moves a distance of 25 meters in 10 seconds then the speed of the wave is 25 ms. The strings on a guitar have different thickness but may be made of similar material. Finally calculate the wave speed. CommentRequest When giving equations a legend should explain all terms used.