The amplitude of a wave disturbance propagating in positive direction of x - axis is given by 
at 
and by 
at 
, where x and y are in meters. The shape of the wave disturbance does not change during propagation. The velocity of the wave is
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
In a wave equation, a ; and t must be related in the form ( 
). Therefore, we rewrite the given equation as
For 
, it becomes 
And for 
, it becomes
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