Question:

A travelling harmonic wave is represented by the equation y(x,t)=10^3sin(50t+2x), where x and y are in meter and t is in seconds. Which of the following is a correct statement about the wave?

Options :

  • a) The wave is propagating along the positive x-axis with speed 25 ms^-1
  • b) The wave is propagating along the negative x-axis with speed 25 ms^-1
  • c) The wave is propagating along the negative x-axis with speed 100 ms-1
  • d) The wave is propagating along the positive x-axis with speed 100 ms^-1

Answer :

b) The wave is propagating along the negative x-axis with speed 25 ms^-1

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