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Q.

The equation of the stationary wave is :

y=2Asin2πctλcos2πxλ

Which of the following statements is wrong ?

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a

The unit of ct is same as that of λ

b

The unit of x is same as that of λ

c

The unit of 2πc/λ is same as that of 2πx/λt

d

The unit of c/λ is same as that of x/λ

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Here (2πct/λ) as well as. (2πx/λ) are dimensionless. So, unit of ct is same as that of λ.

Since, 2πctλ=2πxλ=M0L0T0 

Hence, 2πcλ=2πxλt

In the option (4) xλ is unitless. It is not the case with cλ

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The equation of the stationary wave is :y=2Asin2πctλcos⁡2πxλWhich of the following statements is wrong ?