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PhysicsSound WaveMiscellaneousEasy2 minPYQ_2020
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A transverse wave propagating along thex-axis is represented byy(x, t) = 8.0 sin(0.5 πx  4πt  π4)wherexis in metres andtis in seconds. What is the speed (inm s-1) of the wave?

Answer:
8.00
Solution:

y x t = 8 · 0 sin 0 · 5 π x - 4 π t - π 4

Compare with a standard wave equation,

y = a sin 2 π x λ - 2 π t T + ϕ

we get  2 π λ = 0 · 5 π or, λ = 2 π 0 · 5 π = 4 m

2πT=4πor,T=2π4π=12 s

υ = 1 / T = 2 Hz

Wave velocity,ν=λυ=4×2=8 m s-1

Stream:JEESubject:PhysicsTopic:Sound WaveSubtopic:Miscellaneous
2mℹ️ Source: PYQ_2020

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