3. A one-dimensional harmonic wave, which propagates in a medium with a speed of 400 m², is described by the following mathematical expression: y(x,1)=3 sen(kx-2007t+) cm where x and t are in m and s, respectively. Knowing that y(0, 0) = 1.5 cm and that the speed of oscillation at t= 0 and x = 0 is positive, find: a. The wave number k and the initial phase o b. The maximum acceleration of oscillation of a generic point of the x axis.

3. A one-dimensional harmonic wave, which propagates in a medium with a speed of 400 m², is described by the following mathematical expression: y(x,1)=3 sen(kx-2007t+) cm where x and t are in m and s, respectively. Knowing that y(0, 0) = 1.5 cm and that the speed of oscillation at t= 0 and x = 0 is positive, find: a. The wave number k and the initial phase o b. The maximum acceleration of oscillation of a generic point of the x axis.

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Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

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Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors

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