The Figure Shows the Displacement Y of a Traveling Wave

question 19

Multiple Choice

The figure shows the displacement y of a traveling wave at a given position as a function of time and the displacement of the same wave at a given time as a function of position. Determine the wavelength of the wave.

• A) 2.0 cm
• B) 3.0 m
• C) 2.0 m
• D) 4.0 m
• E) 1.5 m

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