How Do You Calculate Wave Parameters and Displacement?

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The discussion focuses on calculating wave parameters from the wave equation y(x,t)=0.00327sin(72.1x-2.72t). Key parameters to determine include amplitude, wavelength, period, frequency, velocity, and displacement at specific values of x and t. The amplitude is given directly as 0.00327 m, while the wave number and angular frequency can be used to find wavelength and frequency. The community encourages sharing attempted calculations to provide targeted assistance. Overall, the thread seeks to clarify wave parameter calculations for better understanding.
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Physics calculation about waves?
A wave traveling along a string is described by y(x,t)=0.00327sin(72.1x-2.72t)in which the numerical constants are in SI units (0.00327m,72.1radm^-1,and 2.72rads^-1)

A)What is the amplitude of this wave?
B)What are the wavelength,period and frequency of this wave?
C)What is the velocity of this wave?
D)What is the displacement y at x=22.5cm and t=18.9s.

Please help me.my book didn't have example for this type of question.Please show me yr working .Thank you.
 
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