JEE Main 2026 — Waves and Sound Question with Solution
JEE Main 2026 (05 April Shift 1)
Question
A transverse wave on a string is described by , where are in cm and in seconds. The least distance between the two successive crests in the wave is _____ cm. (Nearest integer)
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Correct answer
349
Step-by-step explanation
The standard equation of a transverse wave is given by
Comparing this with the given equation , we get the wave number .
The least distance between two successive crests is the wavelength of the wave.
We know that
Rounding to the nearest integer, we get .
Answer:
Comparing this with the given equation , we get the wave number .
The least distance between two successive crests is the wavelength of the wave.
We know that
Rounding to the nearest integer, we get .
Answer:
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