An Introduction to Physical Science
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Chapter 6, Problem NM
KEY TERMS
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For each of the following items, fill in the number of the appropriate Key Term from the preceding list.
n. _____ 3.00 × 108 m/s
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y(x,t) = (6.00 cm)cos(2π*(x/28 cm - t/0.031 s)).
Calculate the wave's
a. amplitude
b. wavelength
c. frequency
d. speed of propagation
e. direction of propagation
f. position of the particle when x = 10 cm and t = 0.12 s.
g. velocity of the particle when x = 10 cm and t = 0.12 s.
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NOTE: Round your answer to 3 significant digits only! Also, use pi = 3.14
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b. 28.0 cm cm
c. 32.3 hz Hz
d. 9.03 cm/s cm/s
e. right (state if left or right)
f. Blank 6 cm
g. Blank 7 cm/s
h. Blank 8 cm/s²
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compressed 2cm and is then released from rest. At what speed will
position if a constant friction force of 1ON retards its motion from th
A 70m/s.
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