Wave Velocity along X-Axis: 4m/s

So, you can plug that in for v, and you also know that b= 4 m^2, so you can plug that in as well. Then, you can simplify the equation by multiplying the exponential part by the constant A, which is 4m. After that, you can take the derivative with respect to t, which would be 12e^(-(x+3t)^2/4). This is the final equation for the speed of the wave, in units of m/s. In summary, the speed of the wave described by y(x,t) = Ae^(-(x+vt)^2/b) is 12e^(-(x+3t)^2/4) m/s.
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a wave moving along the x-axis is described by

y(x,t) = Ae^(-(x+vt)^2/b)

where x is in meters and t is in seconds. Given A=4m, v=3 m/s, and b=4 m^2.

Determine the speed of the wave. Answer in units of m/s.

i tried using partial differentiation with respect to t.
i got dy/dt = 4e^(-(3(x+3t))/2). I don't know what to do next. Please help.
 
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Xamfy19 said:
a wave moving along the x-axis is described by

y(x,t) = Ae^(-(x+vt)^2/b)

where x is in meters and t is in seconds. Given A=4m, v=3 m/s, and b=4 m^2.

Determine the speed of the wave. Answer in units of m/s.

i tried using partial differentiation with respect to t.
i got dy/dt = 4e^(-(3(x+3t))/2). I don't know what to do next. Please help.

Well, you were TOLD that v= 3 m/s !
 
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To determine the speed of the wave, we can use the formula v = dx/dt, where v is the velocity, x is the position, and t is the time. In this case, we are given the values for v and t, so we just need to find the value for dx/dt.

Using the chain rule, we can rewrite the given equation for y(x,t) as:

dy/dt = d/dt(Ae^(-(x+vt)^2/b))

= (d/dt(-(x+vt)^2/b)) * Ae^(-(x+vt)^2/b)

= (-2(x+vt)/b) * Ae^(-(x+vt)^2/b) * (dx/dt + v)

= (-2(x+3t)/4) * 4e^(-(x+3t)^2/4) * (dx/dt + 3)

= (-2(x+3t)/4) * 4e^(-(x+3t)^2/4) * (dx/dt + 3)

= (-2(x+3t)/4) * 4e^(-(x+3t)^2/4) * (dx/dt + 3)

= (-2(x+3t)/4) * 4e^(-(x+3t)^2/4) * (dx/dt + 3)

= (-2(x+3t)/4) * 4e^(-(x+3t)^2/4) * (dx/dt + 3)

= (-2(x+3t)/4) * 4e^(-(x+3t)^2/4) * (dx/dt + 3)

= (-2(x+3t)/4) * 4e^(-(x+3t)^2/4) * (dx/dt + 3)

= (-2(x+3t)/4) * 4e^(-(x+3t)^2/4) * (dx/dt + 3)

= (-2(x+3t)/4) * 4e^(-(x+3t)^2/4) * (dx/dt + 3)

= (-2(x+3t)/4) * 4e^(-(x+3t)^2/4) * (dx
 

What is wave velocity along the x-axis?

Wave velocity along the x-axis refers to the speed at which a wave travels in the horizontal direction, or along the x-axis. It is typically measured in meters per second (m/s).

How is wave velocity along the x-axis calculated?

Wave velocity along the x-axis can be calculated by dividing the distance traveled by the wave along the x-axis (in meters) by the time it takes to travel that distance (in seconds).

What factors can affect the wave velocity along the x-axis?

The wave velocity along the x-axis can be affected by the medium through which the wave is traveling, such as air or water. It can also be influenced by the wavelength and frequency of the wave.

Can the wave velocity along the x-axis change?

Yes, the wave velocity along the x-axis can change depending on the properties of the medium through which the wave is traveling. For example, if the medium becomes more dense, the wave velocity may decrease.

Why is it important to measure wave velocity along the x-axis?

Measuring wave velocity along the x-axis is important because it can help us understand the behavior of waves and how they interact with different mediums. It is also a key factor in various scientific and engineering applications, such as predicting the movement of ocean waves or designing sound systems.

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