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A transverse wave on a siring is described by the wave function
y=0.120sin(π8x+4πt)
where x and y are in meters and t is in seconds. Determine (a) the transverse speed and (b) the transverse acceleration at t = 0.200 s for an element of the string located at x = 1.60 m. What are (c) the wavelength, (d) the period, and (e) the speed of propagation of this wave?
(a)

The transverse speed for an element located at 1.60 m.
Answer to Problem 16.15P
The transverse speed for an element located at 1.60 m is −1.51 m/s.
Explanation of Solution
Given info: The wave function of the wave is y=0.120sin(π8x+4πt).
The standard equation of the transverse wave is,
y=Asin(kx−ωt) . (1)
Here,
A is amplitude of wave.
k is angular wave number of wave.
ω is angular velocity of wave.
The wave function give is,
y=0.120sin(π8x+4πt) . (2)
Compare the equation (1) and equation (2).
A=0.120 mk=π8ω=4π rad/s
The formula to calculate frequency is,
f=ω2π
Substitute 4π rad/s for ω in the above expression.
f=4π rad/s2π=2.00 Hz
The change in position with respect to time gives the transverse speed of the wave.
v=dydt
Here,
dy is change in position.
dt is change in time.
Substitute 0.120sin(π8x+4πt) for y in the above expression.
v=d(0.120sin(π8x+4πt))dt
Differentiate and solve the above expression for v,
=(0.120)dsin(π8x+4πt)+sin(π8x+4πt)d(0.120)dtdt=(0.120)cos(π8x+4πt)(4π)+0 (1)
Substitute 0.200 s for t and 1.6 m for x in the above expression.
=(0.120)cos(π8(1.6 m)+4π(0.200 s))(4π)+0=(0.120)(4π)cos(0.2π+0.8π)=−1.5072 m/s≈−1.51 m/s
Conclusion:
Therefore, the transverse speed for an element located at 1.60 m is −1.51 m/s.
(b)

To write: The transverse acceleration of the wave.
Answer to Problem 16.15P
The transverse acceleration of the wave is 0.
Explanation of Solution
Given info: The wave function of the wave is y=0.120sin(π8x+4πt). The time of the wave is 0.200 s and the position of element is 1.60 m.
The change in velocity with respect to time gives the acceleration.
a=dvdt (2)
Here,
dv is change in velocity.
dt is change in time.
From equation (1), the speed is,
v=(0.120)cos(π8x+4πt)(4π)+0
Substitute (0.120)cos(π8x+4πt)(4π)+0 for v in equation (2).
a=d(0.120)cos(π8x+4πt)(4π)+0dt
Differentiate and solve the above expression for a.
a=d(0.120)cos(π8x+4πt)(4π)+0dt=(0.120)×(−sin((π8x+4πt))×(4π)2)+0
Substitute 0.200 s for t and 1.60 m for x in the above expression.
(0.120)×(−sin((π8(1.60 m)+4π(0.200 s)))×(4π)2)+0
Solve the above expression.
=(0.120)×(−sin((π8(1.60 m)+4π(0.200 s)))×(4π)2)+0=−(0.120)(4π)2(−sin(π))=0
Conclusion:
Therefore, the transverse acceleration of the wave is 0.
(c)

The wavelength of the wave.
Answer to Problem 16.15P
The wavelength of the wave is 16.0 m.
Explanation of Solution
Given info: The wave function of the wave is y=0.120sin(π8x+4πt).
The formula to calculate wavelength of the wave is,
λ=2πk
Here,
k is angular wave number of wave.
Substitute π8 for k in the above expression.
λ=2π(π8)
Solve the above expression for λ.
λ=2π(π8)=2×8 m=16.0 m
Conclusion:
Therefore, the wavelength of the wave is 16.0 m.
(d)

The period of the wave.
Answer to Problem 16.15P
The period of the wave is 0.500 s.
Explanation of Solution
Given info: The wave function of the wave is y=0.120sin(π8x+4πt).
The formula to calculate frequency is,
f=ω2π
Here,
ω is angular frequency of wave.
Substitute 4π rad/s for ω in the above expression.
f=4π rad/s2π=2 Hz
The formula to calculate time period of the wave is,
t=1f
Here,
f is frequency of wave.
Substitute 2 Hz for f in the above expression.
t=12 Hz=0.500 s
Conclusion:
Therefore, the period of the wave is 0.500 s.
(E)

The speed of propagation of wave.
Answer to Problem 16.15P
The speed of propagation of wave is 32.0 m/s.
Explanation of Solution
Given info: The wave function of the wave is y=0.120sin(π8x+4πt).
The formula to calculate speed of propagation of wave is,
s=fλ
Here,
s is speed of propagation of wave.
f is frequency of wave.
Substitute 2 s−1 for f and 16.0 m for λ in the above expression.
s=(2 s−1)(16.0 m)=32.0 m/s
Conclusion:
Therefore, the speed of propagation of wave is 32.0 m/s.
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