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Calculating Distance Between Wave Crest and Zero Acceleration Point?
Well I do...kinda. That was a couple of years ago. Except the physics course I am taking is an algebra based course... Any other suggestions?- dietcokegal
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Calculating Distance Between Wave Crest and Zero Acceleration Point?
Homework Statement What is the shortest horizontal distance from a crest to a point of zero acceleration? Homework Equations ? The Attempt at a Solution Dont know how to begin...- dietcokegal
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Calculating Frequency of a Transverse Wave on a String
Homework Statement A periodic transverse wave is established on a string such that there are exactly two cycles traveling along a 3.0m section of the string. The crests move at 20 m/s. What is the frequency of the wave? Homework Equations ? The Attempt at a Solution Dont know how...- dietcokegal
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- Frequency String Transverse Transverse wave Wave
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How Does Spring Stretching Affect Wave Speed?
Homework Statement An unstretched spring has a length of 0.30m. When the spring is stretched to a total length of 0.60m, it supports traveling waves moving at 4.5 m/s. How fast will waves travel on this spring if it is stretched 0.90m? Homework Equations ? The Attempt at a Solution ?- dietcokegal
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- Coursework Waves
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"Doppler Effect: Applying a 35 m/s Car
Homework Statement A car moving at 35 m/s approaches a stationary whistle that emits a 220 Hz sound. The speed of sound is 343 m/s. What is the speed of sound relative to the driver of the car? Homework Equations fo = fs [1 +/- vo/v] / [1 +/- vs/v] The Attempt at a Solution Dont...- dietcokegal
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- Doppler Doppler effect
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