The equation of a progressive wave is given by y=2sin(πt–0.5πt) where x and y are in metre and t is in second. The velocity of the particle at t = 1 second and x = 1 m is
A
2ms−1
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B
Zero
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C
4ms−1
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D
0.5ms−1
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Solution
The correct option is BZero The particle velocity is given by vp=ω√A2−y2 Comparing the given equation with the standard form y=Asin(ωt–kx) we get; A=2m,ω=πrads−1 At x = 1 m and t = 1 s, y=2sin(π–0.5π) =2sin0.5π=2m. ∴vp=π√22−22=0