A traveling wave on a long strong is described by the time-dependent wave function f(x, t) = a sin(bx - qt), with a = 6.00 x 10-2 m, b = 5? m-1, and q = 314 s-1. You want a traveling wave of this frequency and wavelength but with amplitude 0.0400 m. Write the time-dependent wave function for a second traveling wave that could be added to the same string in order to achieve this.

A traveling wave on a long strong is described by the time-dependent wave function f(x, t) = a sin(bx - qt), with a = 6.00 x 10-2 m, b = 5? m-1, and q = 314 s-1. You want a traveling wave of this frequency and wavelength but with amplitude 0.0400 m. Write the time-dependent wave function for a second traveling wave that could be added to the same string in order to achieve this.

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Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Author:Katz, Debora M.

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Chapter18: Superposition And Standing Waves

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