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A wave on a string is described by y(x,t) = (0.05 m) sin [(2.0 rad/s)t –...

A wave on a string is described by y(x,t) = (0.05 m) sin [(2.0 rad/s)t – (0.1 rad/m)x]. a) What is the amplitude of the wave?; b) in which direction does the wave propagate?; c) What is its frequency?; d) what is its wavelength?; e) what is its velocity

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