The equation of a harmonic wave propagating along a stretched string is represented by
y(x, t) = 4.4 sin(1.6x − 41t),
where x and y are in meters and the time t is in seconds.
(a) In what direction is the wave propagating?
negative x directionpositive x direction
(b) What is the amplitude of the wave?
m
(c) What is the wavelength of the wave?
m
(d) What is the frequency of the wave?
Hz
(e) What is the propagation speed of the wave?
m/s