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A travelling wave in a stretched string is described by the equation `y = A sin (kx - omegat)` the maximum particle velocity is

A

`Aomega`

B

`omega//k`

C

`domega//dk`

D

`x//t`

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The correct Answer is:
A
(a) `v = (dy)/(dt) = Aomega cos (kx - omegat)` :. `v_(max) = Aomega`
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