Two progressive waves y¡(x, t) = A sin(2 x – ot) and y2(x, t) = A sin(2x – wt – 5 ) travel in the same direction. Calculate the speed of the wave produced as a result of interference of these two waves. Take A = 5 cm, 1 = 4 m and @ = 31.4 Hz. Provide your answer in Sl units.

Two progressive waves y¡(x, t) = A sin(2 x – ot) and y2(x, t) = A sin(2x – wt – 5 ) travel in the same direction. Calculate the speed of the wave produced as a result of interference of these two waves. Take A = 5 cm, 1 = 4 m and @ = 31.4 Hz. Provide your answer in Sl units.

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speed of the wave produced as a result of interference of these two waves. Take A = 5 cm, 1 = 4 m and w = 31.4 Hz. Provide your answer
in Sl units.

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