A transverse wave with a frequency of 871 Hz ,6.00 m wavelength, and 8.00 mm amplitude is propagating on a 1.00 m, taught wire. If the mass of the wire is 40.00 g, how much time in seconds does it take for a crest of this wave to travel the length of the wire? Please give your answer with two decimal places

A transverse wave with a frequency of 871 Hz ,6.00 m wavelength, and 8.00 mm amplitude is propagating on a 1.00 m, taught wire. If the mass of the wire is 40.00 g, how much time in seconds does it take for a crest of this wave to travel the length of the wire? Please give your answer with two decimal places

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

1st Edition

ISBN:9781133939146

Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter17: Traveling Waves

Section17.3: Harmonic Waves

Problem 17.3CE

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