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    Question

    A point located 5cm away from a source of sinusoidal

    oscillations has a displacement equal to half of the maximum amplitude at time t=T/4 (where T is the time period). The source was at its mean position at t=0. What is the wavelength of the wave?
    A 0.3 m Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 0.6 m Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 0.10 m Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 0.15m Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Given:

    • Distance of point from source = 5 cm =Ā  0.05 m
    • Displacement of point at t=T/4 = half of maximum amplitude = A/2
    • At t=0, theĀ  source Ā is atĀ  mean position Ā (zero displacement).
    • We are asked to find theĀ  wavelength .
    The general equation of a progressive wave traveling along x-axis is:

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