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Two waves are traveling in opposite directions on the same string. The displacem

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Question

Two waves are traveling in opposite directions on the same string. The displacements caused by the individual waves are given by y1 = (22.0 mm)sin(9.00?t ? 1.25?x) and y2 = (37.5 mm)sin(2.88?t + 0.400?x). Note that the phase angles (9.00?t ? 1.25?x) and (2.88?t + 0.400?x) are in radians, t is in seconds, and x is in meters. At t = 4.36 s, determine the net displacement (in mm) of the string for the following values of x. Be sure to include the algebraic sign (+ or ?) with your answers. (a) x = 2.00 m

Explanation / Answer

y1 = 37.5*sin(9.0pit-1.25pix) y2 = 37.5*sin(2.88pi*t+0.4*pi*x) at t=4.36s,x=2m net displacement = y1+y2 => y = -6.432 mm