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Published on: September 13, 2026
A travelling wave is described by the equation
y(x, t) = [0.05 sin (8x - 4t] m
The velocity of the wave is: [all the quantities are in SI unit]
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
From the given equation k = 8 m -1 and 
= 4 rad/s
Velocity of wave = 
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