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1. Types of waves 2. The wave equation of motion: y(x,t) = ymsin(kx ...

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Clicker question 3<br />

What is the frequency <strong>of</strong> this travelling <strong>wave</strong>?<br />

a) 0.2 Hz<br />

b) 2 Hz<br />

c) 5 Hz<br />

d) 10 Hz<br />

e) 500 Hz<br />

v = fλ; λ = 10 m; f = v/λ = 5 Hz<br />

PHYS 1101, Winter 2009, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Clarke 7

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