Physics · 2010
NEET 2010 · Prelims · Code A · Q20
A transverse wave is represented by y= A sin (w t-k x). For what value of the wavelength is the wave velocity equal to the maximum particle velocity?
A transverse wave is represented by $\displaystyle y=\mathrm{A} \sin (w t-k x)$. For what value of the wavelength is the wave velocity equal to the maximum particle velocity ?
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$\displaystyle 2 \pi \mathrm{~A}$
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