Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Progressive waves

Progressive waves — practice question

A transverse progressive wave with wavelength $\lambda$ is produced on a stretched string. The graph illustrates how displacement $y$ varies with distance $x$ at one specific instant. The wave has displacement $+y_1$ when $x = \dfrac{\lambda}{8}$. What are the next two values of $x$ at which the displacement $y$ is once more equal to $+y_1$?

  • A$\dfrac{3\lambda}{8}$ and $\dfrac{5\lambda}{8}$
  • B$\dfrac{3\lambda}{8}$ and $\dfrac{9\lambda}{8}$
  • C$\dfrac{5\lambda}{8}$ and $\dfrac{9\lambda}{8}$
  • D$\dfrac{9\lambda}{8}$ and $\dfrac{17\lambda}{8}$

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