A wave on a string is described by the following equation: y = 115 cm2 cos...

A wave on a string is described by the following equation:

y = 115 cm2 cos ((pi/5.0 cm) x – (pi/12 s)t)

(a) What is the amplitude of this wave? (b) What is its wavelength? (c) What is its period? (d) What is its speed? (e) In which direction does the wave travel?

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Summary: I compared the given wave to the standard equation of wave displacement to find the various parts of question.

genius_generous answered 2 years ago

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