A transverse wave in a medium is described by the equation $y = A \sin^2 \,(\omega t -kx)$. The magnitude of the maximum velocity of particles in the medium will be equal to  that of the wave velocity, if the value of $A$ is ($\lambda$ = wavelngth of wave)

  • A

    $\lambda / 2 \pi$

  • B

    $\lambda / 4 \pi$

  • C

    $\lambda / \pi$

  • D

    $2 \lambda / \pi$

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