Wave motion is characterized by two velocities: the velocity with which the wave moves in the medium (e. g., air or a string) and the velocity of the medium (the air or the string itself). consider a transverse wave traveling in a string. the mathematical form of the wave is y(x, t)=asin(kx−ωt). a. find the speed of propagation vp of this wave. b. find the y velocity vy(x, t) of a point on the string as a function of x and t.

Astudent is given an assignment to demonstrate diffraction. he takes a photograph of a straw in a glass of water. the straw appears bent at the water level. which best describes this example? a) this is a good example of diffraction. b) this is an example of dispersion and not diffraction. c) this is an example of refraction and not diffraction. d) this is an example of reflection and not diffraction.

Unpolarized light falls on two polarizer sheets whose transmission axes are at right angles. a third polarizer is placed between the first two so that its axis makes a 52-degree angle with the axis of the first polarizer. a) what fraction of the incident light intensity is transmitted through the first polaroid? b) what fraction of the incident light intensity is transmitted through the second polaroid? c) what is the angle of polarization of the light that enters the third polaroid? d) what fraction of the incident light intensity is transmitted through the third polaroid. e) what happens if the middle polaroid is removed?

Juan created a chart to him study for a test. which headings best complete the chart? x: transparent objects y: opaque objects x: opaque objects y: transparent objects x: high frequency waves y: low frequency waves x: low frequency waves y: high frequency waves