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The equation of a stationary wave is `y=2A sin((2pict)/lambda) cos ((2pix)/lambda)`
Which of the following is wrong?

A

The unit of ` c t` is same as that of `lambda`.

B

The unit of ` x` is same as that of `lambda`.

C

The unit of `2 pi c // lambda` is same as that of ` 2 pi x // lambda t`.

D

The unit of ` c// lambda` is same as that of ` x // lambda`.

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the given equation of a stationary wave and determine which of the provided statements is incorrect. The equation given is: \[ y = 2A \sin\left(\frac{2\pi ct}{\lambda}\right) \cos\left(\frac{2\pi x}{\lambda}\right) \] ### Step 1: Understand the terms in the equation The equation consists of: - \( A \): Amplitude of the wave (a constant) - \( c \): Speed of the wave - \( t \): Time - \( x \): Position - \( \lambda \): Wavelength ### Step 2: Analyze the dimensionless nature of the arguments of sine and cosine The arguments of the sine and cosine functions must be dimensionless. Therefore, both \( \frac{2\pi ct}{\lambda} \) and \( \frac{2\pi x}{\lambda} \) must be dimensionless. ### Step 3: Check the dimensions of \( ct \) and \( \lambda \) Since \( \frac{2\pi ct}{\lambda} \) is dimensionless, we can say: - The dimensions of \( ct \) must be the same as the dimensions of \( \lambda \). ### Step 4: Establish the relationship between \( ct \) and \( x \) From the previous step, we can conclude: - \( ct \) has the same dimensions as \( \lambda \). - \( x \) also has the same dimensions as \( \lambda \). Thus, we can say: \[ ct \text{ has the same unit as } x \] ### Step 5: Compare the ratios \( \frac{ct}{\lambda} \) and \( \frac{x}{\lambda} \) Since both \( ct \) and \( x \) have the same dimensions as \( \lambda \), we can write: \[ \frac{ct}{\lambda} \text{ has the same unit as } \frac{x}{\lambda} \] ### Step 6: Identify the incorrect statement The question asks which of the following statements is wrong. Based on our analysis: - \( ct \) has the same unit as \( x \). - Therefore, \( \frac{ct}{\lambda} \) has the same unit as \( \frac{x}{\lambda} \). If any statement suggests otherwise, it is incorrect. ### Conclusion The incorrect statement among the options provided is the one that claims \( ct \) does not have the same unit as \( x \).

To solve the problem, we need to analyze the given equation of a stationary wave and determine which of the provided statements is incorrect. The equation given is: \[ y = 2A \sin\left(\frac{2\pi ct}{\lambda}\right) \cos\left(\frac{2\pi x}{\lambda}\right) \] ### Step 1: Understand the terms in the equation The equation consists of: - \( A \): Amplitude of the wave (a constant) - \( c \): Speed of the wave ...
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