y(x,t) = Y sin (kx-wt) where Y is a constant on the displacement of a string. The wavelength of this wave is? a. 2pi/k b. 2pik/w c. k/2pi d. w/k the displacement of a string is given by y(x,t) = y sin (kx+wt) where y is a constant. The velocity of the wave is? a. w/k directed at +x b. w/k directed at -x c. k/w directed at -x d. 2 pi/k directed at x

y(x,t) = Y sin (kx-wt) where Y is a constant on the displacement of a string. The wavelength of this wave is? a. 2pi/k b. 2pik/w c. k/2pi d. w/k the displacement of a string is given by y(x,t) = y sin (kx+wt) where y is a constant. The velocity of the wave is? a. w/k directed at +x b. w/k directed at -x c. k/w directed at -x d. 2 pi/k directed at x

University Physics Volume 1

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ISBN:9781938168277

Author:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Publisher:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Chapter16: Waves

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 61P: A copper wire has a density of =8920 kg/m3, a radius of 1.20 mm, and a length L. The wire is held...

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