Progressive and stationary waves

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A longitudinal wave of frequency 400 Hz travels through a medium. The wave speed is 320 m s-1.

Which statement describes the motion of a particle in the wave?

It is travelling at a speed of 320 m s−1320\text{ m s}^{-1}320 m s−1.

It moves in phase with a particle in the wave 40 cm40\text{ cm}40 cm away.

It oscillates with a time period of 2.5 ms2.5\text{ ms}2.5 ms.

It changes direction 400 times every second400\text{ times every second}400 times every second.

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