Two particles of medium disturbed by the wave propagation are at x1=0 and x2=1cm. The respective displacements (in cm) of the particles can be given by the equations : y1=2sin3πt,y2=2sin(3πt−π/8) The wave speed is
A
16cm/sec
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B
24cm/sec
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C
12cm/sec
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D
8cm/sec.
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Solution
The correct option is B24cm/sec Givenω=3π,ϕ=π8,Δx=1x f=ω2π=3π2π2=1.5 ϕ=2πλΔx ⇒π8=2πλ×1 ⇒λ=16cm v=fλ=1.5×16=24cm/sec