The wave function for a travelling wave on a taut string is (in SI units) s(x,t)=(0.350m)sin(10πt−3πx+π/4). What is the maximum magnitude of the transverse speed of the string?
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Solution
Equation of travelling wave is given by s(x,t)=Asin(wt−kx+ϕ)
Transverse speed of wave Vy=dsdt
⟹Vy=0.350×(10π)×cos(10πt−3πx+π4)
So maximum magnitude of transverse speed Vy=0.350×10π=11m/s