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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(3πtπ/8)
The wave speed is

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16cm/sec
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24cm/sec
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12cm/sec
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8cm/sec.
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Solution

The correct option is B 24cm/sec
Givenω=3π,ϕ=π8,Δx=1 x
f=ω2π=3π2π2=1.5
ϕ=2πλΔx
π8=2πλ×1
λ=16 cm
v=fλ=1.5×16=24 cm/sec

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