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The transverse displacement `y(x, t)` of a wave on a string is given by `y(x, t)= e ^(-(ax^(2) + bt^(2) + 2sqrt((ab))xt)`. This represents a :

A

wave moving in-x direction with speed `sqrt(b/a)`

B

standing wave of frequency `sqrt(b)`

C

standing wave of frequency `1/sqrt(b)`

D

wave moving in + x direction with speed `sqrt(a/b)`

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