Q.

The equation of a transverse wave travelling along a string is y(x,t)=4.0 sin [20×103x+600 t] mm, where x is in the mm and t is in second. The velocity of the wave is           [2025]

1 + 30 m/s  
2 – 60 m/s  
3 – 30 m/s  
4 + 60 m/s  

Ans.

(3)

y=4 sin (20×103x+600 t)

Here, ω = 600 and k20×103

 v=ωk=60020×103

          =30×10+3 mm/s=30 m/s

and direction is towards –ve x-axis

  v = – 30 m/s