MDCAT Physics MCQ #3988

The equation of a progressive wave is y = 2 sin(3x - 4t). What is its wave number?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #3988

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The equation of a progressive wave is y = 2 sin(3x - 4t). What is its wave number?

    • A) 2
    • B) 3
    • C) 4
    • D) 5

    Answer: 3

    Explanation: The wave equation is in the form y = A sin(kx - ωt), where k is the wave number. Here, k = 3. Option A is incorrect as it misinterprets the wave number.