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A wave of frequency 100 Hz travels along a string towards its fixed end. When this wave travels back, after reflection, a node is formed at a distance 10 cm from the fixed end. The speed of the wave (reflected and incedent ) is :

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5 `m^(-1)`
20 `m^(-1)`
100 `ms^(-1)`
40 `ms^(-1)`

SOLUTION :here distance between consecutive nodes.
`(lambda)/(2) = 10 cm"" rArr "" lambda = 20 cm `
u = v `lambda = 100 X 20 = 2000 cm s^(-1) = 20 ms^(-1)`.
hence the correct choice is (B)


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