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A transverse wave on a string has an amplitude A. A tiny spot on the string is colored red. As one cycle of the wave passes by,

what is the total distance traveled by the red spot?a.) 4Ab.) 1/2 Ac.) 1/4 Ad.) Ae.) 2A

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Sav [3.1K]1 month ago

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Since it's classified as a transverse wave, the particle on the string moves horizontally as the wave progresses, without actual forward or backward travel. Consequently, the red dot shifts 'A' to the left, returns 'A' to the center, moves 'A' to the right, and goes back 'A' to the center once again. Thus, the red dot collectively travels a distance totaling 4A.

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