The equation which represents a sinusoidal (harmonic) wave travelling along the positive…
Physics · JEE Main · NTA Exams — Oscillations and Waves
The equation which represents a sinusoidal (harmonic) wave travelling along the positive direction of the X-axis is:
- y (x, t) = a sin (kx – t + )
- y (x, t) = a sin (kx + t + )
- y (x, t) = a sin (kx + t)
- y (x, t) = a sin (t + kx)
Answer
(A) y (x, t) = a sin (kx – t + )
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