A transverse wave is described by the equation $Y = {Y_0}\sin 2\pi \left( {ft - \frac{x}{\lambda }} \right)$. The maximum particle velocity is four times the wave velocity if
  • A$\lambda = \frac{{\pi {Y_0}}}{4}$
  • B$\lambda = \frac{{\pi {Y_0}}}{2}$
  • C$\lambda = \pi {Y_0}$
  • D$\lambda = 2\pi {Y_0}$
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