COMEDK2021PhysicsWaves and Sound
The displacement of a wave is given by y=20 ( t+4 z) . The amplitude of the given wave is
Options
- A10
- B20
- C20 2
- D10 2
Correct answer
B. 20
Step-by-step solution
The general equation of a traveling wave is given by y = A (kx t + ) or y = A ( t kz + ) , where A represents the amplitude of the wave. Comparing the given equation y = 20 ( t + 4z) with the standard form y = A ( t + kz) , we identify the coefficient of the cosine function as the amplitude. Thus, the amplitude A = 20 . Answer: 20