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What mathematical function is commonly used to describe oscillatory motion in wave mechanics?

SineExponentialLinearLogarithmic

In wave mechanics, the equation for a wave can be represented as y(x,t) = A sin(kx - ωt). What do 'k' and 'ω' represent?

Amplitude and PhaseWavenumber and Angular frequencyVelocity and FrequencyDisplacement and Time

How does the phase of a wave affect its position at a given time?

It does not affect the position.It shifts the wave left or right in its cycle.It determines the speed of the wave.It changes the amplitude of the wave.

Assessment

What mathematical function is commonly used to describe oscillatory motion in wave mechanics?

In wave mechanics, the equation for a wave can be represented as y(x,t) = A sin(kx - ωt). What do 'k' and 'ω' represent?

How does the phase of a wave affect its position at a given time?