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A wave on a string is described by `y(x,t)=0.005sin(6.28x-314t)`, in which all quantities are in SI units. Calculate its amplitude and wavelength.

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the given wave equation: \[ y(x,t) = 0.005 \sin(6.28x - 314t) \] ### Step 1: Identify the amplitude The amplitude of a wave is the maximum displacement from the rest position. In the standard wave equation of the form: \[ y(x,t) = A \sin(kx - \omega t) \] ...
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