A transverse wave is described by the equation $Y = Y_0 \sin 2\pi \left(ft - \frac{X}{\lambda}\right)$. The…

A transverse wave is described by the equation $Y = Y_0 \sin 2\pi \left(ft - \frac{X}{\lambda}\right)$. The maximum particle velocity is equal to four times the wave velocity, if
  1. $\lambda = \frac{\pi Y_0}{4}$
  2. $\lambda = \frac{\pi Y_0}{2}$
  3. $\lambda = \pi Y_0$
  4. $\lambda = 2\pi Y_0$

Solution

We have, $(v_P)_{\text{max}} = 4v$ or $Y_0\omega = 4(f\lambda)$ or $Y_0(2\pi f) = 4f\lambda$ $\therefore$ Wavelength, $\lambda = \frac{\pi Y_0}{2}$

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