Two waves are traveling in opposite directions on the same string. The displacem

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Two waves are traveling in opposite directions on the same string. The displacements caused by the individual waves are given by y1 = (25.4 mm)sin(9.00(pi)t ? 1.25(pi)x) and y2 = (34.5 mm)sin(2.88(pi)t + 0.400(pi)x). Note that the phase angles (9.00(pi)t ? 1.25(pi)x) and (2.88(pi)t + 0.400(pi)x) are in radians, t is in seconds, and x is in meters. At t = 3.72 s,determine the net displacement (in mm) of the string for the following values of x. Be sure to include the algebraic sign (+ or ?) with your answers.

(a) x = 2.18 m
(b) x = 2.54 m

Explanation / Answer

a) y1=25.4. sin(9.00*pi*3.72-1.25*pi*2.18)=+17.67
y2=34.5. sin(2.88*pi*3.72+0.40*pi*2.18)= - 33.26

b) y1=25.4. sin(9.00*pi*3.72-1.25*pi*2.54)= +20.78

y2=34.5. sin(2.88*pi*3.72+0.40*pi*2.54)= -25.90

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