The equation of a wave travelling on a string stretched along the X-axis is given by y=A e−(xa+tT)2
Where is the maximum of the pulse located at t = T?
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y=A e−(xa+tT)2
at t=T the pulse would be
y=A e−(xa+1)2
dydx=−2Aa(xa+1) e−(xa+1)2
dydx=0 ⇒ xa+1=0
x=−a