The Vertical Displacement Y(x,t)of a String Stretched Along the Horizontal

question 27

Short Answer

The vertical displacement y(x,t)of a string stretched along the horizontal x-axis is given by .
(a)What is the minimum time for each complete cycle of the wave?
(b)What is the distance between adjacent crests of the wave?
(c)How fast does this wave travel?

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