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Question

A wave is represented by the equation :
y = A sin (10π x + 15 πt + π/3)
where x is in meters and t is in seconds. The expression representes

Options

A.a wave travelling in the positive x-direction with a velocity 1.5 m/s
B.a wave travelling in the negative x-direction with a velocity 1.5 m/s
C.a wave travelling in the negative x-direction with a wavelength 0.2 m.
D.a wave travelling in the positive x-direction with a wavelength 0.2 m.

Solution

ω = 15π, k = 10π
Speed of wave, v = = 1.5 m/s
Wavelength of wave λ = = 0.2 m
10πx and 15πt have the same sign. Therefore, wave is travelling in negative x-direction.
∴ Correct options are (b) and (c).

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