A displacement–position graph of a transverse wave on a stretched string

PHYSICS · Multi-part · A Level · Physics · Waves · Waves

Problem

A displacement–position graph of a transverse wave on a stretched string, taken at one instant, shows successive crests at x = 20 cm and x = 95 cm. The wave travels along the +x-direction with a speed of 25 m s⁻¹. (i) Determine the wavelength. (ii) Calculate the frequency. (iii) Find the time period of the wave.

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