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In a sinusoidal wave the time required for a particular point to move from equilibrium position to maximum displacement is `0.17s`, then the frequency of wave is:

A

1.47 Hz

B

0.36 Hz

C

0.73 Hz

D

2.94 Hz

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To solve the problem, we need to find the frequency of the wave given the time taken for a point on the wave to move from the equilibrium position to maximum displacement. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Motion**: In a sinusoidal wave, the motion of a particle can be described as simple harmonic motion (SHM). The equilibrium position is the mean position, and the maximum displacement is the extreme position. 2. **Identify the Time Interval**: The problem states that the time required for a particle to move from the equilibrium position to maximum displacement is \(0.17 \, \text{s}\). 3. **Relate Time to Period**: In SHM, the time taken to move from the mean position (equilibrium) to the extreme position (maximum displacement) is one-fourth of the total time period \(T\) of the wave. This can be expressed as: \[ \frac{T}{4} = 0.17 \, \text{s} \] 4. **Calculate the Period \(T\)**: To find the total period \(T\), we can rearrange the equation: \[ T = 4 \times 0.17 \, \text{s} = 0.68 \, \text{s} \] 5. **Calculate the Frequency \(f\)**: The frequency \(f\) is the reciprocal of the period \(T\): \[ f = \frac{1}{T} = \frac{1}{0.68 \, \text{s}} \approx 1.47 \, \text{Hz} \] ### Final Answer: The frequency of the wave is approximately \(1.47 \, \text{Hz}\). ---
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