A Transverse Periodic Wave Is Established on a String

question 13

Multiple Choice

A transverse periodic wave is established on a string.The wave is described by the expression where y is in meters when x and t are in meters and seconds, respectively.If the wave travels with a speed of 20.0 m/s, what is its frequency, f?

• A)0.16 Hz
• B)0.64 Hz
• C)31.9 Hz
• D)63.7 Hz
• E)400 Hz

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