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A wave travelling along the x-axis is described by the equation `v(x, t) = 0.005 cos(alpha x - betat)`. If the wavelength and the time period of the wave are `0.08m` and `2.0s`, respectively, then `alpha and beta` in appropriate units are

A

`alpha = 25.00 pi, beta =x `

B

`alpha = (0.08)/(pi), beta = (2.0)/(pi)`

C

`alpha = (0.04)/(pi), beta = (1.0)/(pi)`

D

`alpha = 12.50 pi.beta = (pi)/(2.0)`

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