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A wave travels in a medium according to the equation of displacement given by y (x , t) = 0.03 sin `{pi (2t - 0.01 x)}` where y and x are in metres and t in seconds . The wavelength of the wave is ………. .

A

200 m

B

100 m

C

20 m

D

10 m

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The correct Answer is:
A

`lambda = (2pi)/(k) = (2pi)/(0.01 pi) = 200 m`
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