Question

Mark out the correct statements with respect to wave speed and particle velocity for a transverse travelling mechanical wave on a string.

• A. The wave speed is same for the entire wave, while particle velocity is different for different points at a particular instant.
• B. Wave speed depends upon property of the medium but not on the wave properties.
• C. Wave speed depends upon both the properties of the medium and on the properties of wave.
• D. Particle velocity depends upon properties of the wave and not on medium properties.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

The correct options are
A The wave speed is same for the entire wave, while particle velocity is different for different points at a particular instant.
B Wave speed depends upon property of the medium but not on the wave properties.
D Particle velocity depends upon properties of the wave and not on medium properties.