Equation of a standing wave is expressed as y = 2Asinωt coskx. In this equation, quantity w/k represents.
Equation of a standing wave is expressed as y = 2Asinωt coskx. In this equation, quantity w/k represents.
Option 1 -
The speed of standing wave
Option 2 -
The speed of either of component wave
Option 3 -
The transverse speed of particle of the string
Option 4 -
None of these
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1 Answer
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Correct Option - 2
Detailed Solution:Equation of component waves are
y = Asin (ωt – kx) and y = Asin (ωt + kx)
So speed of component wave is (ω/k).
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