Which of the following equations correctly represents a travelling wave having wavelength $\lambda$ = 4.0 cm, frequency v = 100 Hz and travelling in positive x-axis direction?
Solution
<p>We know, equation of wave travelling in positive x-direction is -</p>
<p>$y = A\sin (kx - wt)$</p>
<p>where $k = {{2\pi } \over \lambda }$</p>
<p>and $w = 2\pi f$</p>
<p>Here given $\lambda$ = 4 cm and frequency (f) = 100 Hz</p>
<p>$\therefore$ $k = {{2\pi } \over 4} = 0.5\pi$ cm<sup>$-$1</sup></p>
<p>and $w = 2\pi \times 100 = 200\pi$ s<sup>$-$1</sup></p>
<p>$\therefore$ Equation of travelling wave,</p>
<p>$y = A\sin (0.5\pi x - 200\pi t)$</p>
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Subject: Physics · Chapter: Waves · Topic: Wave Motion and Types
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