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Which of the following represents a wave...

Which of the following represents a wave?

A

`(x-vt)^(3)`

B

`x(x+vt)`

C

`(1)/((x+vt))`

D

`sin (x+vt)`

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The correct Answer is:
D

Wave must have a wave function.
Since `y= a sin omega t`
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