How Do You Calculate Transverse Speed and Acceleration for a Wave on a String?

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A transverse wave on a string is described by the following wave function.
y = (0.100 m) sin [(x/11 + 3t)]
  • (a) Determine the transverse speed and acceleration at t = 0.150 s for the point on the string located at x = 1.60 m.
  • (b) What are the wavelength, period, and speed of propagation of this wave?
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I know that to find the transverse speed i need to find the derivative. I need a refresher on the derivative of that sin function, because I am getting the wrong answer. Once i get part A ill find out part B.
thanks in advance :redface:
 
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