Wave Motion 1 Question 6
6. A transverse sinusoidal wave moves along a string in the positive -direction at a speed of . The wavelength of the wave is and its amplitude is . At a particular time , the snap-shot of the wave is shown in figure. The velocity of point when its displacement is is
(2008)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 6. (a)
Solution:
- Particle velocity
(slope of graph)
Here,
Slope at