he wave equation of a progressivewave is: y= 3 sin 20π (10t- x/17) All parameters are in SI units. Calculate wavelngth, amplitude, frequency and velocity

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The wave equation of a progressivewave is:

y= 3 sin 20π (10t- x/17)

All parameters are in SI units. Calculate wavelngth, amplitude, frequency and velocity

 

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