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What is the wavelength of a wave described by the following function: y(x,t) = (2.00 m)cos[(3.00...

What is the wavelength of a wave described by the following function: y(x,t) = (2.00 m)cos[(3.00 m-1)x + (5.00 s-1)t]

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Here the negative sign we get represents only the direction of propagation of wave.

so the wavelength(magnitude) is 2.09 m.

(* you can also use the answer with pie.That is not necessary to put the value of pie).

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