Multiple Choice
Here are the equations for the three waves traveling on separate strings. Rank them according to the maxium transverse speed, least to greatest.
Wave 1: y(x,t) = (2.0 mm) sin [(4.0 m-1) x - (3.0 s-1) t]
Wave 2: y(x,t) = (1.0 mm) sin [(8.0 m-1) x - (4.0 s-1) t]
Wave 3: y(x,t) = (1.0 mm) sin [(4.0 m-1) x - (8.0 s-1) t]
A) 1, 2, 3
B) 1, 3, 2
C) 2, 1, 3
D) 2, 3, 1
E) 3, 1, 2
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