Question: Figure Q16.4 shows a snapshot graph and a history graph for a wave pulse on a stretched string. They describe the same wave from two

Figure Q16.4 shows a snapshot graph and a history graph for a wave pulse on a stretched string. They describe the same wave from two perspectives.
a. In which direction is the wave traveling? Explain.
b. What is the speed of this wave?

Snapshot at t = 0.01 s History at x = 2 cm x (ст) t (s) 0.06 0.04 -4 -2 0.02 -6 FIGURE Q16.4

Snapshot at t = 0.01 s History at x = 2 cm x () t (s) 0.06 0.04 -4 -2 0.02 -6 FIGURE Q16.4

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