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

question 47

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 speed of the traveling waves that result in this standing wave is

• A)6.00 m
• B)1.05 m
• C)600 m
• D)0.010 m
• E)impossible to tell given this information about the standing wave.

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