The Wave Function Y(x,t)for a Standing Wave on a String

question 52

Multiple Choice

The wave function y(x,t) for a standing wave on a string fixed at both ends is given by y(x,t) = 0.080 sin 6.0x cos 600t where the units are SI.The amplitudes of the traveling wave that result in this standing wave are

• A)0.04 m
• B)0.08 m
• C)0.02 m
• D)0.16 m
• E)impossible to tell given this information about the standing wave.

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