Q.

A transverse wave is represented by the equation, y=y0sin2πλ(vtx). For what value of λ, the maximum particle velocity is equal to two times the wave velocity ?

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a

λ=2πy0

b

λ=πy0/3

c

λ=πy0/2

d

λ=πy0

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

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On comparing the given equation with standard equation y=asin2πλ(vtx) ,

It is clear that wave speed, (v)wave=v  ,and ,  
maximum particle velocity, vmaxparticle ==y0×2πvλ
vmaxparticie =2(v)wane λ=πy0

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