A transverse wave on a string is described by y(x, t) = A cos (ωt + kx), where A = 0.700 mm, ω = 23.3 rad/s, and k = 4.70 rad/m. A) Find the wavelength. in m  B) Find the period. in s C) Find the wave speed. in m/s D) What is the maximum transverse speed of a point on the string? in mm/s

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A transverse wave on a string is described by y(x, t) = A cos (ωt + kx), where = 0.700 mm, ω = 23.3 rad/s, and k = 4.70 rad/m.

A) Find the wavelength. in m 

B) Find the period. in s

C) Find the wave speed. in m/s

D) What is the maximum transverse speed of a point on the string? in mm/s

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