The equation of a progressive wave for a wire is 
. If x and y are measured in cm, then the velocity of wave is
A
along 
direction B
along 
direction C
along 
direction D
along 
direction
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
On comparing given equation with 
, we get
wave velocity 
The wave is travelling in 
direction
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