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A certain transverse wave is described by y(x,t)= B cos( 2 pi [(x/L)-(t/T] ) where B=6.50mm, L=28.0cm, and T=0.0360s. (a) Determine the wave's amplitude. (b) Determine the wave's wavelength. (c) Determine the wave's frequency. (d) Determine the wave's speed of propagation. (e) Determine the wave's direction of propagation.
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