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A transverse harmonic wave on a string is described by y(x, t) = 3.0 sin (36 t + 0.018 x + p/4) where x and y are in cm and t in s. The positive direction of x is from left to right. (a) Is this a travelling wave or a stationary wave ? If it is travelling, what are the speed and direction of its propagation ? (b) What are its amplitude and frequency ? (c) What is the initial phase at the origin ? (d) What is the least distance between two successive crests in the wave ? |
| Answer» A transverse harmonic wave on a string is described by y(x, t) = 3.0 sin (36 t + 0.018 x + p/4) where x and y are in cm and t in s. The positive direction of x is from left to right. (a) Is this a travelling wave or a stationary wave ? If it is travelling, what are the speed and direction of its propagation ? (b) What are its amplitude and frequency ? (c) What is the initial phase at the origin ? (d) What is the least distance between two successive crests in the wave ? | |