The equation of a simple harmonic progressive wave is given by $Y = a \sin 2 \pi (b t - c x)$. The maximum particle velocity will be twice the wave velocity if:

  • A
    $c = \pi a$
  • B
    $c = \frac{1}{2 \pi a}$
  • C
    $c = \frac{1}{\pi a}$
  • D
    $c = 2 \pi a$

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