A Wave Is Traveling with a Speed V Along the X

question 32

Multiple Choice

A wave is traveling with a speed v along the x axis in the positive direction.The upper graph shows the displacement y versus the distance x for a given instant of time.The lower graph shows the displacement y versus the time t for any given point x.From the information in the graphs,what is the wave speed v?

• A)8.0 m/s
• B)4.0 m/s
• C)6.0 m/s
• D)There is not enough information to solve the problem.
• E)None of these is correct.

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Definitions:

Spur Gears

Gears with teeth that are straight and mounted on parallel shafts, commonly used in machinery for transferring motion and power.

Perpendicular

Describes two lines or planes that intersect at a right angle (90 degrees) to each other.

Non-intersecting

Refers to lines, paths, or objects that do not cross each other or share any common points in a given plane or space.

Parallel

Lines or surfaces side by side and having the same distance continuously between them.