With what frequency do the waves hit the front of a boat

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Solve the all parts of following question given below:

Question: Ocean waves are traveling to the east at 3.9 m/s with a distance of 21 m between crests.

Part I: With what frequency do the waves hit the front of a boat when the boat is at anchor?

Part II: With what frequency do the waves hit the front of a boat when the boat is moving westward at 1.5 m/s?

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