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The vertical displacement y(x,t) of a string stretched along the horizontal x-axis is given by y(x,t) = (6.00 mm) cos(3.25 m-1)x - (7.22 rad/s)t.
 
  (a) What is the minimum time for each complete cycle of the wave?
  (b) What is the distance between adjacent crests of the wave?
  (c) How fast does this wave travel?

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Two planets having equal masses are in circular orbit around a star. Planet A has a smaller orbital radius than planet B. Which statement is true?
 
  A) Planet A has more kinetic energy, more potential energy, and more mechanical energy (potential plus kinetic) than planet B.
  B) Planet A has more kinetic energy, less potential energy, and less mechanical energy (potential plus kinetic) than planet B.
  C) Planet A and planet B have the same amount of mechanical energy (potential plus kinetic).
  D) Planet A has more kinetic energy, less potential energy, and more mechanical energy (potential plus kinetic) than planet B.



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Answer to Question 1

(a) 0.870 s (b) 1.93 m (c) 2.22 m/s

Answer to Question 2

B



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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