The linear density of a string is 2.1 x 10-4 kg/m. A transverse wave on the string is described by the equation y = (0.038 m) sin[(1.7 m1)x + (39 s-1)t] What are (a) the wave speed and (b) the tension in the string? (a) Number Units (b) Number Units

The linear density of a string is 2.1 x 10-4 kg/m. A transverse wave on the string is described by the equation y = (0.038 m) sin[(1.7 m1)x + (39 s-1)t] What are (a) the wave speed and (b) the tension in the string? (a) Number Units (b) Number Units

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The linear density of a string is 2.1 x 10-4 kg/m. A transverse wave on the string is described by the equation
y = (0.038 m) sin[(1.7 m1)x + (39 s-1)t]
What are (a) the wave speed and (b) the tension in the string?
(a) Number
Units
(b) Number
Units

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