NEETPhysicsWaves and Sound
A progressive wave is represented by the equation y = A ( x - t) , where x and y are in metres and t is in seconds. If the frequency of the wave is n and its propagation speed is v , then the parameter is given by:
Options
- A2 v n
- B2 n v
- C2 n v
- Dn 2 v
Correct answer
C. 2 n v
Step-by-step solution
The standard equation of a travelling wave is y = A (kx - t) . Comparing this with the given equation y = A ( x - t) , we identify the parameter as the wave number k . The wave number is related to the wavelength by the formula k = 2 . The relationship between wave speed v , frequency n , and wavelength is v = n , which rearranges to = v n . Substituting this expression for into the equation for , we get: = 2 ( v n ) = 2 n v . Answer: 2 n v