1. Types of waves 2. The wave equation of motion: y(x,t) = ymsin(kx ...
1. Types of waves 2. The wave equation of motion: y(x,t) = ymsin(kx ...
1. Types of waves 2. The wave equation of motion: y(x,t) = ymsin(kx ...
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Clicker question 2<br />
What is the phase difference between a crest in a<br />
<strong>wave</strong>, and the adjacent trough?<br />
a) 0<br />
y<br />
b) π/4<br />
c) π/2<br />
d) π<br />
0<br />
π/2<br />
π<br />
3π/2<br />
5π/2<br />
2π<br />
7π/2<br />
3π<br />
9π/2 φ = <strong>kx</strong><br />
4π<br />
e) 3π/2<br />
f) 2π<br />
PHYS 1101, Winter 2009, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Clarke 5