$A$ transverse wave is represented by the equation $y = y_0 \sin \frac{2\pi}{\lambda} (vt - x)$. For what value of $\lambda$ is the maximum particle velocity equal to two times the wave velocity?

  • A
    $\lambda = 2\pi y_0$
  • B
    $\lambda = \pi y_0 / 3$
  • C
    $\lambda = \pi y_0 / 2$
  • D
    $\lambda = \pi y_0$

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