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codyclark

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Two harmonic waves traveling in opposite directions interfere to produce a standing wave described by y = 2 sin (px) cos (3pt) where x is in m and t is in s. What is the distance (in m) between the first two antinodes?
 a. 8
  b. 2
  c. 4
  d. 1
  e. 0.5

Question 2

Two harmonic waves traveling in opposite directions interfere to produce a standing wave described by y = 2 sin (4x) cos (3t) where x is in m and t is in s. What is the speed (in m/s) of the interfering waves?
 a. 0.75
  b. 0.25
  c. 1.3
  d. 12
  e. 3.0



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

A



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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