A transverse pulse travels along a rope

PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Waves · Waves

Problem

A transverse pulse travels along a rope. • At

x = 0.00\,\text{m}

, the displacement reaches its maximum upward value at times

t = 0.10\,\text{s}

0.34\,\text{s}

, and

0.58\,\text{s}

. • In a snapshot taken at

t = 0.10\,\text{s}

, maximum upward displacements are observed at positions

x = 0.00\,\text{m}

0.45\,\text{m}

, and

0.90\,\text{m}

. Using this information, determine the speed of the wave on the rope. State your answer with appropriate units.