Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 16 - Waves-I - Problems - Page 474: 29

Answer

$0.2$ m/s

Work Step by Step

The equation follows the form of $y(x,t)=Af(kx-\omega t)$. Therefore, speed can be found using $$\omega=kv$$ $$v=\frac{\omega}{k}=\frac{4.0s^{-1}}{20 m^{-1}}=0.2m/s$$
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