Write the equation of a travelling wave from given data
This type of question, asked 2 times: 2021 Paper 8, 2 Apr 2025. All 2 questions below, oldest first.
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Question 1
2021 Paper 8
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A sound wave of frequency 245Hz travels with the speed of 300ms−1 along the positive x-axis. Each point of the wave moves to and fro through a total distance of 6cm. What will be the mathematical expression of this travelling wave?
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Question 2
2 Apr 2025
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A sinusoidal wave of wavelength 7.5 cm travels a distance of 1.2 cm along the x- direction in 0.3 sec . The crest P is at x=0 at t=0sec and maximum displacement of the wave is 2 cm . Which equation correctly represents this wave ?