The correct option is B wave moving in +x direction with speed sqrt{b/a}

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2023-01-01

The transverse displacement y(x, t) of a wave on a string is given by y ( x , t ) = e ( a x 2 + b t 2 + 2 a b x t ) . This represent:
A) wave moving in +x direction with speed a b
B) wave moving in +x direction with speed b a
C) standing wave of frequency b
D) standing wave of frequency 1 b

Answer & Explanation

popol48w

popol48w

Beginner2023-01-02Added 6 answers

Step 1
The correct answer is B: wave moving in +x direction with speed b a
Step 2
y ( x , t ) = e ( a x + b t ) 2
v = ω k = b a = b a

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