Question

a wave is represented by the equation y=0.5 sin0.6×(x-60t) where the distance x is measured in cm and time t is seconds. what is the wave length of the wave​

Answer 1

Answer:

lamda=10.5m

Explanation:

using the equation of progressive wave.

y=Asin(wt-kx)

comparing the two equations together, we have

kx=0.6x , k=0.6

k=2π/λ

0.6=2*3.142/λ

cross multiply

0.6λ=6.284

divide both sides by 0.6

λ=6.284/0.6

λ=10.47m

approximate

λ=10.5m