The equation of a wave is given by y = 2 sin (314t - 2x + π/2)m the wave length of the wave is:

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  1. 2.0 m
  2. 1.57 m
  3. 6.28 m
  4. 3.14 m

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Option 4 : 3.14 m
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CONCEPT : 

  • A progressive wave is one which travels continuously in medium without a change in amplitude and direction and is given by equation is given by

⇒ Y = A Sin(Kx - ωt)

Where A = Amplitude K = Wave vector, t = time and x = distance

  • Wave vector is the quantity used to represent the direction of motion and magnitude, which is given by

Where λ = Wavelength 

CALCULATION :

Given y = 2 sin (314t - 2x + π/2)

  • The equation of progressive wave is given by

⇒ Y = A Sin(Kx - ωt)

Comparing the given equation to the above equation 

⇒ K = 2 

  • The wave vector is given by 

  • Hence, option 4 is the answer

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