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The same progressive wave is represented by two graphs I and II. Graph I shows how the displacement y varies with the distance x along the wave at a given time. Graph II shows how y varies with time t at a given point on the wave. The ratio of measurements AB to CD, marked on the curves, represents:

A
wave number k
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wave speed V
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frequency n
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D
angular frequency
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Solution

The correct option is B wave speed V
In the first graph i.e., y-x graph, AB represents wavelength and the second graph(y-t), CD represents Time period
measure ABmeasure CD=λT=v

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