Oscillation of a String: Amplitude, Speed & Node Distance

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The oscillation of a string is described by the equation y' = (0.50 cm) sin[(π/3 cm-1)x] cos[(45π s-1)t]. The amplitude of the wave is 0.50 cm, and the speed of the wave can be calculated using the formula v = ω/k, resulting in a speed of 15 cm/s. The distance between nodes is determined by the wavelength, which is 6 cm, leading to a node distance of 3 cm. The speed of a particle of the string at position x = 1.5 cm when t = 9/8 s is calculated to be 0 cm/s, indicating that the particle is at rest at that moment.

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A string oscillates according to the equation below.
y' = (0.50 cm) sin[(π/3 cm-1)x] cos[(45π s-1)t]

(a) What are the amplitude and speed of the two waves (identical except for direction of travel) whose superposition gives this oscillation?
cm (amplitude)
cm/s (speed)
(b) What is the distance between nodes?
cm
(c) What is the speed of a particle of the string at the position x = 1.5 cm when t = 9/8 s?
cm/s

i have no clue how to do this problem. any help is greatly appreciated. thanks?
 
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