A simple periodic wave disturbance with an amplitude of 8 units, travels in a line of particle in the positive x direction. At a given instant, displacement of the particle 10 cm from the origin is 6 units and that of a particle 25cm from the origin is 4 units. Note: Both particles being in the positive displacement. Calculate wavelength and amplitude of the disturbance.

A simple periodic wave disturbance with an amplitude of 8 units, travels in a line of particle in the positive x direction. At a given instant, displacement of the particle 10 cm from the origin is 6 units and that of a particle 25cm from the origin is 4 units. Note: Both particles being in the positive displacement. Calculate wavelength and amplitude of the disturbance.

Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems

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Chapter4: Nonlinear Oscillations And Chaos

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