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The transverse displacement `y(x, t)` of a wave on a string is given by `y(x, t)= e ^(-(ax^(2) + bt^(2) + 2sqrt((ab))xt)`. This represents a :

A

Standing wave of frequency `sqrt(b)`

B

standing wave of frequency `(1)/(sqrt(b))`

C

wave moving in `+x` direction with speed `sqrt((a)/(b))`

D

wave moving in -x direction with speed `sqrt((b)/(a))`

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The correct Answer is:
D

`y(x_(1)t)=e^(-[sqrt(ax)+sqrt(bt)]^(2))`
`v = omega//K=(sqrt(b))/(sqrt(a))` in `-ve` x direction
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