(a) From Figures \(16.4 c\) and \(d\), determine how long it takes the pulse to travel from \(x=0\) to \(x=1.0 \mathrm{~m}\).

(b) Using your answer to part \(a\), determine the wave speed.

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Figure 16.4 Distinction between the wave function and displacement curves for a triangular wave pulse propagating along a string parallel to the x axis. (a) Snapshot of wave at = 0.94 s y (m) 1.0 0.5 -0.5 particle located at x 1.0 m 19 D 1.0 particle located at x 0. (b) Wave function at ! = 0.94 s D, (m) 1.0 0.5 != 0.94 s motion of wave- 2.0 x (m) 3.0 Curve shows shape of wave at t=0.94 s. leading edge 0 0 1.0 x (m) 2.0 3.0