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Physics Units, Dimensions and Measurement Dimensions Single Correct MCQ
Published on: September 12, 2026

The equation of the stationary wave is .

Which statement is not true?

A
The unit of is same as that of .
B
The unit of is same as that of .
C
The unit of is same as that of .
D
The unit of is same as that of .

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The correct answer is:
C
The equation of the stationary wave is given by
y = 2A \, sin\left(\frac{2\pi ct}{\lambda}\right) \, cos\left(\frac{2\pi x}{\lambda}\right).
Here, c is the speed of the wave, A is the amplitude, and \lambda is the wavelength.
Option A: states that the unit of c is same as that of f. This is true, as both have units of m/s.
Option B: compares the unit of A (amplitude) with p (pressure), which are not the same, hence this could be true.
Option C: compares units erroneously with \lambda (wavelength) being compared to k (wave number), which are different (meters vs reciprocal meters).
Option D: compares f (frequency) with c and \lambda appropriately, which holds true according to f = \frac{c}{\lambda}.
Therefore, the incorrect statement is C.

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