Two sinusoidal waves combining in a medium are described by the following wave functions, where x...

Two sinusoidal waves combining in a medium are described by the following wave functions, where x is in centimeters and t is in seconds. y1 = (1.0 cm) sin π(x + 0.20t) y2 = (1.0 cm) sin π(x - 0.20t) Determine the maximum transverse position of an element of the medium at the following positions. (a) x = 0.270 cm cm (b) x = 0.400 cm cm (c) x = 1.80 cm cm (d) Find the three smallest values of x corresponding to antinodes. cm (smallest) cm (second smallest) cm (third smallest)

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