The equation of a progressive wave is

PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Waves · Waves

Problem

y(x,t)=0.03\sin(4\pi x-200\pi t)

, where

x

is in metres and

t

in seconds. What is the wavelength of the wave? (a)

0.25\,\text{m}

(b)

1.00\,\text{m}

(c)

0.50\,\text{m}

(d)

0.08\,\text{m}