Physics · 2008
NEET 2008 · Prelims · Code A · Q18
The wave described by y=0.25 sin (10 π x-2 π t), where x and y are in meters and t in seconds, is a wave travelling along the:
The wave described by $\displaystyle y=0.25 \sin (10 \pi x-2 \pi t)$, where $\displaystyle x$ and $\displaystyle y$ are in meters and $\displaystyle t$ in seconds, is a wave travelling along the :
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+ ve $\displaystyle x$ direction with frequency $\displaystyle 1$ Hz and wavelength $\displaystyle \lambda=0.2 \mathrm{~m}$.
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