JEE MAIN - Physics (2021 - 20th July Morning Shift - No. 24)

The amplitude of wave disturbance propagating in the positive x-direction is given by $$y = {1 \over {{{(1 + x)}^2}}}$$ at time t = 0 and $$y = {1 \over {1 + {{(x - 2)}^2}}}$$ at t = 1 s, where x and y are in metres. The shape of wave does not change during the propagation. The velocity of the wave will be ___________ m/s.
Answer
2

Explanation

As per question,

at t = 0, y = $${1 \over {{{(1 + x)}^2}}}$$

and at t = 1 s, y = $${1 \over {1 + {{(x - 2)}^2}}}$$ .... (i)

As we know,

At t = t s, y = $${1 \over {1 + {{(x - vt)}^2}}}$$

So, at t = 1 s, y = $${1 \over {1 + {{(x - v)}^2}}}$$ .... (ii)

On comparing Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get

v = 2 ms$$-$$1

Hence, the velocity of the wave will be 2 m/s.

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