Q. A transverse wave is represented by $y = A\sin{(wt - kx)}.$ For what value of the wavelength is the wave velocity equal to the maximum particle velocity
A) $A$
B) $\pi A/2$
C) $\pi A$
D) $2\pi A$
Explanation
(d) Wave velocity $= n\lambda = \omega A \Rightarrow \lambda = \frac{\omega A}{\frac{\omega}{2\pi}} = 2\pi A$
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