Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 17 - Waves-II - Problems - Page 511: 82b

Answer

$k=0.26rad/cm$

Work Step by Step

To find $k$, a formula using $k$ and wavelength ($\lambda$) must be used. This is $$k=\frac{2\pi}{\lambda}$$ Substituting the value of $\lambda=24cm $ yields $$k=\frac{2\pi}{24cm}=0.26rad/cm$$
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