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Consider the wave equation y = 5mm sin [1cm\(^{-1}\)x - 60s\(^{-1}\)t]. The wave number ...

Consider the wave equation y = 5mm sin [1cm\(^{-1}\)x - 60s\(^{-1}\)t]. The wave number is?
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  • A 0.1 cm\(^{-1}\)
  • B 10cm\(^{-1}\)
  • C 1.0cm\(^{-1}\)
  • D 2cm\(^{-1}\)
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The angular wave number k = \(\frac{2π}{λ}\) expresses the number of radians in a unit of distance.

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