The displacement wave in a string is given as y = 5sin(62.8x – 157t). Here y and x are in cm and t in second. The wavelength of the wave is
The displacement wave in a string is given as y = 5sin(62.8x – 157t). Here y and x are in cm and t in second. The wavelength of the wave is
Option 1 -
4 mm
Option 2 -
1/2 mm
Option 3 -
1 mm
Option 4 -
2 mm
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