The Displacement of a Vibrating String Versus Position Along the String

question 26

Multiple Choice

The displacement of a vibrating string versus position along the string is shown in the figure. The periodic waves have a speed of 10.0 cm/s. A and B are two points on the string.
-What is the amplitude of the wave?

• A)2 mm
• B)4 mm
• C)8 mm
• D)12 mm
• E)16 mm

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