The Equation Representing a Wave on a String Is Y(x,t)=

question 58

Multiple Choice

The equation representing a wave on a string is y(x,t) = 0.23 m cos((23.2 m^-1) x - (15.3s^-1) t) .What is the wave velocity?

• A)1.5 m/s right
• B)0.66 m/s right
• C)1.5 m/s left
• D)0.66 m/s left
• E)None are correct.

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