A transverse wave is represented by y=y0sin2πλvt−x. For what value of λ is the maximum particle velocity equal to twice the wave velocity?
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a
λ=2πy0
b
λ=2πy03
c
λ=πy03
d
λ=πy0
answer is D.
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Given y=y0sin2πλvt−xω=2πλv,k=2πλVelocity of wave Vω=vVelocity of particle VP=∂y∂t=y02πvλcos2πλ(vt−x)Maximum velocity of particle Vmax=2πvy0λgiven that Vmax=2Vwave∴2πvy0λ=2v∴λ=πy0Therefore, the correct answer is ( D )