AIPMT PRELIMS2010Physics-Waves
AIPMT PRELIMS 2010 Physics Wave Motion MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11
A transverse wave is represented by y = A sin(ωt – kx). For what value of the wavelength is the wave velocity equal to the maximum particle velocity?
A
A
B
πA/2
C
πA
D
2πA
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
The wave velocity ω/k should equal the maximum particle velocity Aω, leading to λ = 2πA.
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