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cseet
May9-04, 03:00 AM
Hi all,

I can't seemed to figure this out...

question:
one end of the string 6m long is moved up and down with simple harmonic motion at a frequency of 60Hz. the wave reach the other end of the string in 0.5s. find the wavelength of the waves on the string.

I know wavelength = velocity / frequency
but how do I find the velocity given that string is 6m and takes 0.5s to reach the other end... it seemed too simple for you, I do apologise...

pls direct
cseet

cookiemonster
May9-04, 03:01 AM
v = d/t...

cookiemonster

cseet
May9-04, 03:04 AM
thanks cookiemonster...you're a gem!