Question

5. Assume the transverse displacement, y(x,t), of a wave can be represented by: y(x, t) = sin(x – ct) Construct a wave diagram similar to Figure 1.5 in the textbook by computing values for y(x,t) where t varies from 0 to 21 (in increments of 1/4) and x varies from 0 to 1 (in increments of 1/4). Assume c=1. Feel free to use Matlab or Excel to find the values for y(x,t). a) plot the wave diagram by hand or using a software program b) is this a right traveling wave or a left traveling wave?

Answer 1

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