5. A transverse wave on a wire is given by D(x, t) = 0.015 sin (25 x – 1200t) where D and x in meters and t in seconds. (a) Write an expression for a wave with the same amplitude, wavelength and frequency in the opposite direction. (b) For both waves, what is the: (i) speed (ii) wavelength (iii) frequency (iv) velocity

5. A transverse wave on a wire is given by D(x, t) = 0.015 sin (25 x – 1200t) where D and x in meters and t in seconds. (a) Write an expression for a wave with the same amplitude, wavelength and frequency in the opposite direction. (b) For both waves, what is the: (i) speed (ii) wavelength (iii) frequency (iv) velocity

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Chapter16: Wave Motion

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Problem 16.5P: A wave is described by y = 0.020 0 sin (kx - t), where k = 2.11 rad/m, = 3.62 rad/s, x and y are in...

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