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kudos213 said:Yes, but doesn't each point on the wave maintain it's position in the positive x direction? It's only the y component of each point which changes. Anyone else have any idea?
kudos213 said:negative y hat
kudos213 said:word...i'm still new here i.e. learning the ropes. how could we mathematically solved this question?
DaveC426913 said:This question actually somewhat ambiguous, and as such the OP might get the wrong advice and answer.
Depending on how you interpret "point P", your answer will be different!
a] Point P is a physical point on the rope.
b] Point P is an imaginary point on the wave.
Pizzasky interpreted it as a], but others interpreted it as b].
I'm am 99.9% certain a] is correct. So, yes, follow Kudos and Hoot's guidance.
skywolf said:if the wave is going to the right, then shouldn't the answer be c?
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maybe I am missing something
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