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Q1.

A transverse wave on a string is described by $y = 3\sin(36t + 0.018x + \pi/4)$, where $x, y$ are in cm and $t$ in seconds. The least distance between the two successive crests in the wave is _____ cm. (Nearest integer)
($\pi = 3.14$)

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Q2.

The equation of a plane progressive wave is given by $y = 5\cos\pi\left(200t - \dfrac{x}{150}\right)$ where $x$ and $y$ are in cm and $t$ is in second. The velocity of the wave is _______ m/s.

(A)
$120$
(B)
$150$
(C)
$200$
(D)
$300$
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