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The equation of a transverse wave is given by y = 10 `sin {pi (0.01 x - 2t)}` where y and x are in cm and t is in seconds. Its frequency is ………..

A

`10 s^(-1)`

B

`2s^(-1)`

C

`1s^(-1)`

D

`0.01 s^(-1)`

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The correct Answer is:
c
Standard wave equation , `y= A sin (kx - omegat)`
`omega = 2pi`
frequency `= f =(omega)/(2pi) = (2pi)/(2pi) = 1 s^(-1)`
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