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A transverse harmonic wave on a string is described by `y(x, t)=3.0 sin (36t+0.018n +pi//4)`, where x and y are in cm an t in sec. The positive direction of x is from left to right.
(a) Is this a travelling wave or a stationary wave?
(b) What are its amplitude and frequency?

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Travelling wave v = 20 m/s, v=5.73 Hz, A = 3 cm
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