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The wavefunction of a harmonic wave on a string is y(x,t) = 0.004sin(49.5x + 388.0t), where...

The wavefunction of a harmonic wave on a string is y(x,t) = 0.004sin(49.5x + 388.0t), where x and y are in m and t is in s. What is the speed of the wave taking positive to be in the +x direction and negative to be in the −x direction.

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