A transverse wave is described by the equation $y = A \,\,sin\,[2\pi (f t - x/\lambda ) ]$.The maximum particle velocity is equal to four times the wave velocity if:
  • A$\lambda = \pi A/4$
  • B$\lambda = \pi A/2$
  • C$\lambda = \pi A$
  • D$\lambda = 2\pi A$
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