If y = 0.02 sin (30x- 400t) (SI units), the wave number is A 30 rad/m B 30/2n rad/m © 400/2n rad/m D 400 rad/m E 60n rad/m

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If \( y = 0.02 \sin (30x - 400t) \) (SI units), the wave number is:

- (A) \( 30 \, \text{rad/m} \)
- (B) \( \frac{30}{2\pi} \, \text{rad/m} \)
- (C) \( \frac{400}{2\pi} \, \text{rad/m} \)
- (D) \( 400 \, \text{rad/m} \)
- (E) \( 60\pi \, \text{rad/m} \)
Transcribed Image Text:If \( y = 0.02 \sin (30x - 400t) \) (SI units), the wave number is: - (A) \( 30 \, \text{rad/m} \) - (B) \( \frac{30}{2\pi} \, \text{rad/m} \) - (C) \( \frac{400}{2\pi} \, \text{rad/m} \) - (D) \( 400 \, \text{rad/m} \) - (E) \( 60\pi \, \text{rad/m} \)
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