Part 2) The equation describing the vertical displacement from equilibrium of a wave on a string is given by: У(х, t) — 4.77 sin(2.96х-2.93t +0.911) cm. where x is in cm and t is in s. What is the wavelength, frequency, and speed of the wave? cm f = Hz U = cm/s Part 3) What is the displacement of the piece of rope located at x = 2.28 cm at t = 2.43 s. y = cm

Part 2) The equation describing the vertical displacement from equilibrium of a wave on a string is given by: У(х, t) — 4.77 sin(2.96х-2.93t +0.911) cm. where x is in cm and t is in s. What is the wavelength, frequency, and speed of the wave? cm f = Hz U = cm/s Part 3) What is the displacement of the piece of rope located at x = 2.28 cm at t = 2.43 s. y = cm

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Chapter13: Mechanical Waves

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