University Physics with Modern Physics Plus Mastering Physics with eText -- Access Card Package (14th Edition)
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Chapter 15, Problem 15.46E
(a)
To determine
The maximum transverse velocity and the maximum acceleration at the points
(b)
To determine
The amplitude at points
(c)
To determine
The time taken by the string from largest upward displacement to largest downward displacement.
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