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The transverse displacement of a wave on string is given by yx, t=e-ax2+bt2+2ab xt, this represents a _______
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Options:
  • A Wave moving along + x-axis with speed ab
  • B Wave moving along - x-axis with speed ba
  • C Standing wave of frequency b
  • D Standing wave of frequency 1b
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The correct answer is: Wave moving along - x-axis with speed ba
General equation of travelling wave is

y=fax ± bt=fx ± vt

y=e-ax2+bt2+2ab xt=e-ax +b t 2

So, the wave will be travelling along - x-axis with speed ba.

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