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Chapter 13 Problem 40

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Classical Physics College Physics (7th) by Serway, Faughn, Bennett 13 40
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The distance between two successive maxima of a transverse wave is 1.30 m. Eight crests, or maxima, pass a given point along the direction of travel every 7.0 s. Calculate the wave speed.
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posted by CHEMNATION! on 5/1/2008 11:41:23 PM  |  status: Live
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Speed = distance /time
speed = 7 (1.30 m) / 7.0 s = 1.30 m/s
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