Transverse wave equation period

james brug

A transverse wave on a rope is given by [tex]y(x, t)=
(0.750\; {\rm cm})\, \cos ( \, \pi [(0.400\;{\rm cm}^{ - 1})x+(250\; {\rm s}^{ - 1})t])[/tex]

Find the period.

This should be simple, but I keep getting the wrong answer in Mastering Physics. I can't find any explanation in my book, and it's really irritating me.

rl.bhat

Rewrite the equation in a standard form.
y(x,t) = Acos[2*pi(x/lambda + t/T)]
Compare this with the given equation and find the period.

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james brug	Transverse wave equation period Tweet A transverse wave on a rope is given by [tex]y(x, t)= (0.750\; {\rm cm})\, \cos ( \, \pi [(0.400\;{\rm cm}^{ - 1})x+(250\; {\rm s}^{ - 1})t])[/tex] Find the period. This should be simple, but I keep getting the wrong answer in Mastering Physics. I can't find any explanation in my book, and it's really irritating me.

rl.bhat Recognitions: Homework Help	Rewrite the equation in a standard form. y(x,t) = Acos[2*pi(x/lambda + t/T)] Compare this with the given equation and find the period.