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If the equation of transverse wave is `y=5 sin 2 pi [(t)/(0.04)-(x)/(40)]`, where distance is in cm and time in second, then the wavelength of the wave is

A

40 cm

B

25 cm

C

60 cm

D

10 cm

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`y = 5 sin 2pi [(t)/(0.04) - (x)/(40)] :. lamda = 40 cm`
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