A Progressive Wave In A Medium Is Represented By The Equation                               Where y and x are In Cm And t in Seconds. The Maximum Speed Of A Particle Of The Medium Due To The Wave Is

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Question

 

A progressive wave in a medium is represented by the equation 

                            

Where y and x are in cm and t in seconds. The maximum speed of a particle of the medium due to the wave is

Solution

Correct option is

 

The speed of particle is given by   

                  

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