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A travelling wave is described by the equation y(x,t)=[0.05 sin(8x-4t)]m. The velocity of the wave is: [All the quantities are in SI unit]

JEE Main 2023 — Physics Waves & Oscillations

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A travelling wave is described by the equation y(x,t)=[0.05sin(8x−4t)]my(x,t)=[0.05\mathrm{sin}(8x-4t)]my(x,t)=[0.05sin(8x−4t)]m. The velocity of the wave is:

[All the quantities are in SI unit]

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Held on 24 Jan 2023 · Verified 6 Jul 2026.

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  1. A

    4ms−14m{s}^{-1}4ms−1

  2. B

    2ms−12m{s}^{-1}2ms−1

  3. C

    0.5ms−10.5m{s}^{-1}0.5ms−1

  4. D

    8ms−18m{s}^{-1}8ms−1

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