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Physics Wave and Sound Stationary Waves MCQ (Single Correct)

At a certain instant a stationary transverse wave is found to have maximum kinetic energy. The appearance of string at that instant is

A
Sinusoidal shape with amplitude A/3
B
Sinusoidal shape with amplitude A/2
C
Sinusoidal shape with amplitude A
D
Straight line

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D

In a transverse stationary wave on a string, when the particle passes their mean position, their velocity is maximum. Since, all particles pass their mean positions simultaneously, the string becomes straight when the kinetic energy is maximum.

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