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If at `t = 0`, a travelling wave pulse on a string is described by the function.
`y = (6)/(x^(2) + 3)`
What will be the waves function representing the pulse at time `t`, if the pulse is propagating along positive x-axis with speed `4m//s`?

A

`y=(6)/(x+4t)^(2) +3`

B

`y=(6)/(x - 4t)^(2) +3`

C

`y =(6)/(x - t)^(2)`

D

`y =(6)/(x - t)^(2)+12`

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To solve the problem, we need to find the wave function representing the pulse at time `t`, given the initial wave function and the speed of propagation. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Initial Wave Function**: The initial wave function at `t = 0` is given by: \[ y = \frac{6}{x^2 + 3} \] 2. **Understand the Wave Propagation**: The wave pulse is propagating along the positive x-axis with a speed of `4 m/s`. The general form of a wave function that travels in the positive x direction is: \[ y(x, t) = f(x - vt) \] where `v` is the speed of the wave. 3. **Determine the Wave Parameters**: From the problem, we know: - Speed \( v = 4 \, \text{m/s} \) - The form of the wave function at `t = 0` can be compared to the general form. 4. **Identify the Wave Function Form**: The wave function can be expressed as: \[ y(x, t) = \frac{6}{(x - vt)^2 + 3} \] Here, we need to replace \( v \) with `4 m/s`. 5. **Substituting the Speed**: Substitute \( v \) into the equation: \[ y(x, t) = \frac{6}{(x - 4t)^2 + 3} \] 6. **Final Wave Function**: Therefore, the wave function representing the pulse at time `t` is: \[ y(x, t) = \frac{6}{(x - 4t)^2 + 3} \]

To solve the problem, we need to find the wave function representing the pulse at time `t`, given the initial wave function and the speed of propagation. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Initial Wave Function**: The initial wave function at `t = 0` is given by: \[ y = \frac{6}{x^2 + 3} ...
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