1.3 - Harmonic Wave Solution
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Practice Questions
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Define amplitude in the context of wave motion.
💡 Hint: Think about the highest point a wave reaches.
What is the formula for wave speed?
💡 Hint: Consider how frequency and wavelength relate to speed.
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What is the wave equation for harmonic motion?
💡 Hint: Think of the basic wave equation and its components.
True or False: The wave speed decreases with an increase in wavelength.
💡 Hint: Consider how wavelength is defined.
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A harmonic wave is described by the function y(x,t) = 3 sin(4x - 2t + π/3). Determine its wave speed, wave number, and frequency.
💡 Hint: Break down the components from the wave equation to find the necessary values.
If a wave has a wavelength of 5 m and a wave speed of 10 m/s, what is its frequency?
💡 Hint: Think about how to rearrange the speed equation to isolate frequency.
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