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Homework Statement
What is the shortest horizontal distance from a crest to a point of zero acceleration?
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Dont know how to begin...
Calculating Distance Between Wave Crest and Zero Acceleration Point?
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In summary, the conversation discusses the shortest horizontal distance from a crest to a point of zero acceleration. The participants suggest using calculus, but then switch to discussing shapes of negative and positive acceleration on a graph. They also bring up simple harmonic motion and the need for equations from a textbook to solve the problem.
What is the shortest horizontal distance from a crest to a point of zero acceleration?
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Dont know how to begin...
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Feldoh
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Do you know any calculus?
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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?
Any other suggestions?
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ok … forget calculus …
on a graph, what shapes are negative zero and positive acceleration?
on a graph, what shapes are negative zero and positive acceleration?
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dietcogekal it may help to think of something like a swinging pendulum.Where in the swing is the acceleration a maximum and where is it zero?
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This is sounding more like simple harmonic motion, and not a wave phenomena problem.
We really should have an equation describing the motion, to work from ... what does the textbook have in the way of equations for this topic?
We really should have an equation describing the motion, to work from ... what does the textbook have in the way of equations for this topic?
1. What are waves?
Waves are disturbances that travel through a medium, transferring energy from one point to another without transferring matter.
2. What are the different types of waves?
There are two main types of waves: mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves. Mechanical waves require a medium to travel through, while electromagnetic waves can travel through empty space.
3. How are waves produced?
Waves are produced by a source, such as a vibration or disturbance, which causes a ripple effect and transfers energy through the medium.
4. What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?
In transverse waves, the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave, while in longitudinal waves, the particles move parallel to the direction of the wave.
5. How do waves behave?
Waves can exhibit a variety of behaviors, including reflection, refraction, diffraction, and interference. These behaviors are governed by the properties of the medium and the characteristics of the wave itself.
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