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The transverse displacement of a string (clamped at its both ends) is given by
` y (x , t) = 0 . 0 6 sin ((2pi)/(3) x) cos (120 pi t) `
Where x and y are in m and t in s . The length of the string is 1 . 5 m and its mass is ` 3 . 0 xx 10^(-2) ` kg .
Answer the following ,
Does the funcation represent a travelling wave or a stationary wave ?

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Stationary wave;
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