The vertical displacement y(x,t)of a string stretched along the horizontal x-axis is given by y(x,t)= (6.00 mm)cos[(3.25 m^-1)x - (7.22 rad/s)t].
(a)What is the minimum time for each complete cycle of the wave?
(b)What is the distance between adjacent crests of the wave?
(c)How fast does this wave travel?

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The Answer is (a)0.870 s (b)1.93 m (c)2.22 m/s

The Vertical Displacement Y(x,t)of a String Stretched Along the Horizontal