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Waves and Sound

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A transverse harmonic wave on a string is described by y(x, t) =...

A transverse harmonic wave on a string is described by y(x, t) = 3.0 \sin (36 t + 0.018 x + π/4) where x and y are in cm and t in s. The positive direction of x is from left to right. Which type of wave is described by the given equation for y(x, t)?

Options

  1. ATravelling wave
  2. BStationary wave
  3. CLongitudinal wave
  4. DSound wave

Correct answer

A. Travelling wave

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Correct Option is : (A)
Travelling wave
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