MHT CET2008PhysicsWaves and Sound

The angle between particle velocity and wave velocity in a transverse wave is

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Azero
B/ 4
C/ 2

Correct answer

C. / 2

Step-by-step solution

In a transverse wave the particles of the medium vibrate about their mean positions in a direction perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation. Here, the particle velocity is given by d y d t and wave velocity is given by d x d t . Hence, the angle between particle velocity and wave velocity in a transverse wave is 2 .

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