For the transverse wave described by
,determine the maximum transverse speed of the particles of the medium.
A)0.192 m/s
B)0.6π m/s
C)9.6 m/s
D)4 m/s
E)2 m/s

Question

For the transverse wave described by 
,determine the maximum transverse speed of the particles of the medium.
A)0.192 m/s 
B)0.6π m/s 
C)9.6 m/s 
D)4 m/s 
E)2 m/s

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The maximum transverse speed of particles of the medium is given by the amplitude of the wave multiplied by its frequency. From the given wave description, we can see that the amplitude is 0.6 m and the frequency is π Hz. Therefore, the maximum transverse speed is (0.6 m)(π Hz) = 1.884 m/s, which is closest to option B, 0.6π m/s.

For the Transverse Wave Described by