Multiple Choice
A longitudinal wave travels on a slinky or any long spring.The wave is represented by the equation x(x,t) = 2.10 cm cos(2000 rad/s t + 40.0 m-1 x) .What is the velocity of the wave?
A) 500 m/s in the + x direction
B) 500 m/s in the - x direction
C) 200 m/s in the + x direction
D) 200 m/s in the - x direction
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