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ISBN:9781305952300

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1CQ: Estimate the order of magnitude of the length, in meters, of each of the following; (a) a mouse, (b)...

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A sinusoidal wave traveling has an amplitude of A=15 cm, a wavelength of =38 cm, and a frequency of 10 Hz. The vertical position of an element of the medium at t=0s and x=0m is 0 cm as shown in the figure.

Write all of your answers with 3 sig fig.

a)Find the wave number k of the wave.Answer for part 1m^-1

b)Find the period T of the wave.Answer for part 2s

c)Find the angular frequency of the wave.Answer for part 3s^-1

d)Find the speed v of the wave.Answer for part 4m/s

e)Determine the phase constant.Answer for part 5rad

y(m).
+2A
y1(x, t) = A sin(kx - wt + 7)
+1A
(a)
x(m)
JA
-1A
-2A
1A
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