$A$ longitudinal wave is represented by $x=x_0 \sin 2 \pi(n t-x / \lambda)$. The maximum particle velocity will be four times the wave velocity if:

  • A
    $\lambda=\frac{\pi x_0}{4}$
  • B
    $\lambda=2 \pi x_0$
  • C
    $\lambda=\frac{\pi x_0}{2}$
  • D
    $\lambda=4 \pi x_0$

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