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Transverse waves are generated in two uniform wires A and B of the same material by attaching their free ends to a vibrating source of frequency 200 Hz. The cross section of A is twice that of B. The ratio of wavelength of the transverse waves in A and B is

A

`1:sqrt 2`

B

`sqrt 2:1`

C

`1:2`

D

`2:1`

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