Physics-Wave Motion
NEET Physics Wave Motion MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Hard-Class 11
In the diagram shown above, which of the following expressions correctly represents the angular wave number k for a wave with a wavelength λ?

A
k = 2π/λ
B
k = λ/2π
C
k = λ^2
D
k = 1/λ
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The angular wave number k is defined as k = 2π/λ, which relates wavelength and angular wave number as per the formula derived in the context.
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