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A wave has the form y=Acos((2pix/lambda)+(pi/3)) when x<0. For x>0, the wavelength is lambda/2. By applying continuity conditions at x=0, find the amplitude (in terms of A) and phase of the wave in the region x>0. Sketch the wave, showing both x<0 and x>0.

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