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At time `t=0`,`y(x)` equation of a wave pulse is
`y=(10)/(2+(x-4)^(2))`
and at `t=2s`, `y(x)` equation of the same wave pulse is
`y=(10)/(2+(x+4)^(2))`
Here, `y` is in mm and `x` in metres. Find the wave velocity.

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To find the wave velocity based on the given wave pulse equations at two different times, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the wave equations The wave pulse at time \( t = 0 \) is given by: \[ y(x) = \frac{10}{2 + (x - 4)^2} \] At time \( t = 2 \) seconds, the wave pulse is given by: \[ y(x) = \frac{10}{2 + (x + 4)^2} \] ### Step 2: Identify the general wave equation The general form of a wave pulse can be expressed as: \[ y(x, t) = \frac{A}{B + (x - vt)^2} \] where \( A \) is the amplitude, \( B \) is a constant, \( v \) is the wave velocity, and \( t \) is time. ### Step 3: Compare the equations For \( t = 0 \): \[ y(x, 0) = \frac{10}{2 + (x - 4)^2} \] This can be rewritten in the form: \[ y(x, 0) = \frac{10}{2 + (x - 4)^2} \] This indicates that the wave is centered at \( x = 4 \). For \( t = 2 \): \[ y(x, 2) = \frac{10}{2 + (x + 4)^2} \] This indicates that the wave is centered at \( x = -4 \). ### Step 4: Determine the shift in position The wave pulse moves from \( x = 4 \) at \( t = 0 \) to \( x = -4 \) at \( t = 2 \). The distance moved by the wave pulse is: \[ \Delta x = -4 - 4 = -8 \text{ meters} \] ### Step 5: Calculate the wave velocity The wave velocity \( v \) can be calculated using the formula: \[ v = \frac{\Delta x}{\Delta t} \] where \( \Delta t = 2 \) seconds. Thus, \[ v = \frac{-8 \text{ m}}{2 \text{ s}} = -4 \text{ m/s} \] Since we are interested in the magnitude of the wave velocity, we take: \[ v = 4 \text{ m/s} \] ### Final Answer The wave velocity is \( 4 \text{ m/s} \). ---

To find the wave velocity based on the given wave pulse equations at two different times, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the wave equations The wave pulse at time \( t = 0 \) is given by: \[ y(x) = \frac{10}{2 + (x - 4)^2} \] At time \( t = 2 \) seconds, the wave pulse is given by: ...
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