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The wave function of a standing wave is y(x, t)=4.44 mm sin[(32.5 rad/m) x]sin[(754 rad/s) t]. For the two traveling waves that make up this standing wave, find the (a) Amplitude; (b) Wavelength; (c) Frequency; (d) Wave speed.
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