Max speed perpendicular to the wave's direction

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The discussion focuses on calculating the maximum speed perpendicular to the wave's direction of travel, specifically for the wave function y(x,t)=2sin(4x-2t). The key equation derived is dy/dt=2cos(4x-2t), which requires the application of the chain rule for differentiation. The maximum transverse speed is determined by evaluating this derivative at x=0, leading to the conclusion that the maximum value can be found by substituting this value into the derived equation.

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Homework Statement


This question is part of a longer problem. I know the answer, but I don't know how they got their. Please provide a detailed explanation. Thanks.

Question: Find the maximum speed perpendicular to the wave's direction of travel (the transverse speed).

y(x,t)=2sin(4x-2t)

Homework Equations


The book gives a hint: find amplitude of dy/dt. Therefore, dy/dt=2cos(4x-2t)



The Attempt at a Solution


Period= pi
Lambda= pi/2
Frequency= 1/pi
v=1/2
 
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Bsky said:

y(x,t)=2sin(4x-2t)

Homework Equations


The book gives a hint: find amplitude of dy/dt. Therefore, dy/dt=2cos(4x-2t)

Incorrect. You forgot to apply the chain rule of differentiation.
 
here u have to take x=0 as u r considering the perpendicular velocity. So once u assume that differentiate it and then u will get the max. value
 

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