A plane progressive wave is given by $y=2 \cos 2 \pi(330 \mathrm{t}-x) \mathrm{m}$. The frequency of the wave is :
Solution
<p>To find the frequency of the plane progressive wave given by the equation $y = 2 \cos 2 \pi(330 \mathrm{t} - x) \mathrm{m}$, we start by analyzing the general form of a wave equation.</p>
<p>The general form of a wave equation is:</p>
$y = A \cos (2 \pi ft - kx + \phi)$
<p>where:</p>
<ul>
<li>$A$ is the amplitude of the wave.</li>
<li>$f$ is the frequency of the wave.</li>
<li>$t$ is the time variable.</li>
<li>$k$ is the wave number, defined as $\frac{2 \pi}{\lambda}$ where $\lambda$ is the wavelength.</li>
<li>$x$ is the spatial variable.</li>
<li>$\phi$ is the phase constant.</li>
</ul>
<p>By comparing the given wave equation with the general form, we have:</p>
$y = 2 \cos 2 \pi (330 t - x)$
<p>We observe that the term $2 \pi(330t - x)$ corresponds to $2 \pi ft - kx$ in the general form.</p>
<p>From this, it is clear that:</p>
<ul>
<li>$2 \pi ft \rightarrow 2 \pi \cdot 330 t$</li>
<li>Therefore, $f = 330$ Hz</li>
</ul>
<p>So, the frequency of the wave is 330 Hz.</p>
<p>Thus, the correct answer is:</p>
<p><strong>Option C: 330 Hz</strong></p>
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Subject: Physics · Chapter: Waves · Topic: Wave Motion and Types
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