3. A wave travels along the x-axis in the direction of decreasing x along a cable having a linear mass density of u = 50.0 g/cm and under a tension of T= 60.0 N. The frequency of the wave is f = 20.0 Hz. a) Find the wavelength and period of this wave. b) If the amplitude of the wave is 1.5 cm, find the equation for the wave as a function of x and time, t. c) Determine the average power of the wave.

3. A wave travels along the x-axis in the direction of decreasing x along a cable having a linear mass density of u = 50.0 g/cm and under a tension of T= 60.0 N. The frequency of the wave is f = 20.0 Hz. a) Find the wavelength and period of this wave. b) If the amplitude of the wave is 1.5 cm, find the equation for the wave as a function of x and time, t. c) Determine the average power of the wave.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Technology Update (No access codes included)

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Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

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Chapter18: Superposition And Standing Waves

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 18.9P: Two traveling sinusoidal waves are described by the wave functions y1 = 5.00 sin [(4.00x 1 200t)]...

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