Problem: A transverse harmonic wave travels on a rope according to the following expression:y(x,t) = 0.12sin(2.1x + 17.6t)What is the average speed of the rope during one complete oscillation of the rope?
FREE Expert Solution
Average speed, vavg
vavg = 4A/T = 4Af = 4A(ω/2π)
Problem Details
A transverse harmonic wave travels on a rope according to the following expression:
y(x,t) = 0.12sin(2.1x + 17.6t)
What is the average speed of the rope during one complete oscillation of the rope?
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