STANDARD Physics Progressive Waves MCQ Question
A progressive wave is represented by y = 5sin (100πt − 2πx) where x and y are in m and t is in s. The maximum particle velocity is
100π m s⁻¹
200π m s⁻¹
400π m s⁻¹
500π m s⁻¹
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The given progressive wave is y = 5 sin(100πt − 2πx). The particle velocity is given by the derivative dy/dt = 500πcos(100πt − 2πx). The maximum particle velocity is 500π m s⁻¹.
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