What is the amplitude (in meters) of a wave whose displacement is given by y= 50.sin(0.20x + 120t) cm?
A) 6 m
B) 0.50 m
C) 10 m
D) 1.0 m
E) 0.20 m

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The amplitude of a wave described by the equation $y = A\sin(kx + \omega t)$ is given by the coefficient $A$, which in this case is 50 cm. To convert this to meters, we divide by 100, resulting in 0.50 meters.

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