A Transverse Periodic Wave Is Represented by the Equation Y(x

question 69

Multiple Choice

A transverse periodic wave is represented by the equation y(x, t) = 2.50 cm cos(2,500 rad/s t − 15.0 m⁻¹ x) . What is the direction of the vibration of the wave?

• A) the z direction
• B) the y direction
• C) the x direction

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