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The equation of a travelling wave is
`y=60 cos(1800t-6x)`
where y is in microns, t in seconds and x in metres. The ratio of maximum particle velocity to velocity of wave propagation is

A

`3.6xx10^(-11)`

B

`3.6xx10^(-6)`

C

`3.6xx10^(-4)`

D

3.6

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The correct Answer is:
C
`((v_(p))_(max))/(v)=(omegaA)/(omega//k)=kA=6xx10^(-6)xx60=3.6xx10^(-4)`
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