NEETPhysicsWavesMCQ+4 / −1
A transverse wave is represented by
y = Asin(t kx). For what value of the wavelength is the wave velocity equal to the maximum particle velocity ?
y = Asin(t kx). For what value of the wavelength is the wave velocity equal to the maximum particle velocity ?
- A
- B
- C2
- D
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