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In (Q. 1.) the speed of wave is

A

c/b

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b/c

C

a

D

c

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The correct Answer is:
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`because bx + ct` = constant
`therefore " "b(dx)/(dt)+c(dt)/(dt)=0`
`therefore` Wave speed `=|(dx)/(dt)|= (c )/(b)`
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