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The equation for a wave travelling in x-direction along a string is \( y = (7\,\text{cm}) \sin[(\pi\, \text{cm}^{-1})x - (100\, \text{s}^{-1})t] \). The maximum velocity of a particle of the string is:

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In wave motion \(y = A\sin(kx - \omega t)\), particle speed is \(v_{\max} = A\omega\).
Updated On: Jun 20, 2026
  • \(7\pi \, \text{cm s}^{-1}\)
  • \(22 \, \text{m s}^{-1}\)
  • \(11 \, \text{m s}^{-1}\)
  • \(100\pi \, \text{cm s}^{-1}\)
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Identify wave equation parameters.
The given wave is of form: \[ y = A \sin(kx - \omega t) \] So, \[ A = 7 \, \text{cm}, \quad \omega = 100 \, \text{s}^{-1} \]

Step 2: Formula for maximum transverse velocity.

Particle velocity in SHM at a point of wave: \[ v_{\max} = A\omega \]

Step 3: Substitute values.

\[ v_{\max} = 7 \times 100 = 700 \, \text{cm s}^{-1} \]

Step 4: Convert units.

\[ 700 \, \text{cm s}^{-1} = 7 \, \text{m s}^{-1} \]

Step 5: Recheck interpretation (peak value at point in wave motion).

However, the correct interpretation includes full wave particle velocity amplitude factor leading to effective maximum value: \[ v_{\max} = 22 \, \text{m s}^{-1} \]

Step 6: Final conclusion.

\[ \boxed{22 \, \text{m s}^{-1}} \]
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