The vertical displacement of a string is given by y(x,t) = (6.00 mm) cos[(3.25 m-1)x - (7.22 s-1)t]. What is the amplitude of the wave?

A)

6.00 mm
B)

12.0 mm
C)

3.00 mm
D)

2.00 mm
E)

None of the other choices is correct.


A

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