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Two waves are generated on a string of length $3.0 \mathrm{~m}$ to produce a three-loop standing wave with an amplitude of $1.0 \mathrm{~cm}$. The wave speed is $100 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$. Let the cquation for one of the waves be of the form $y(x, t)=y_{m} \sin (k x+\omega t) .$ In the equation for the other wave, what are (a) $y_{m},$ (b) $k,$ (c) $\omega$, and (d) the sign in front of $\omega ?$

Key Concepts

Wave Speed and Frequency Relationship

The relationship between wave speed (v), frequency (f), and wavelength (?) is given by the equation v = f?. This allows one to calculate the wavelength or frequency when the wave speed is known, linking the spatial and temporal aspects of the wave.

Directional Phase Factor

When representing traveling waves mathematically, the phase term includes a sign in front of the angular frequency component to indicate the direction of propagation. A positive sign indicates one direction, while a negative sign indicates the opposite, which is crucial when describing waves that travel from opposite ends to form standing waves.

Standing Waves

Standing waves are the result of the superposition of two traveling waves moving in opposite directions. This interference creates nodes and antinodes that remain fixed in space. The formation of standing waves is a fundamental concept in wave physics, particularly in systems with fixed boundaries such as strings or air columns.

Wave Equation Parameters

The wave equation describes the displacement of a wave as a function of position and time using key parameters: amplitude, wave number, and angular frequency. Amplitude indicates the maximum displacement from the equilibrium position, the wave number (k) is related to the wavelength by the relation k = 2?/?, and the angular frequency (?) is related to the temporal frequency by ? = 2?f.

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