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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 Area of cross section of A is half that of B while tension on A is twice than on B. The ratio of wavelengths 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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