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Published on: September 12, 2026
The transverse displacement of a string clamped at its both ends is given by y(x, t) = 2 sin 
cos(100 
t)
Where x and y are in cm and t is in s.
Which of the following statements is correct?
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
The given equation is
It represents a stationary wave. Therefore, all the points between consecutive be nodes vibrate with same frequency and same phase but different amplitude.
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