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The equation `y=a sin 2 pi//lamda (vt -x)` is expression for :-

A

stationary wave of single frequency along x-axis

B

a simple harmonic motion

C

a progressive wave of single frequency along x-axis

D

the resultant of two SHMs of slightly different frequencies

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The correct Answer is:
C
The equation of progressive wave propagating in the positive function of X-axis of
`y=a sin ""(2pi)/lamda(vt-x)or`
`y=a sin (omegat-kx)`
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