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Equation of a standing wave is generally expressed as `y=2Asinomegatcoskx`. In the equation quantity `(omega)/(k)` represents

A

the transverse speed of the particles of the string

B

the speed of either of the component wave

C

the speed of the standing wave

D

a quantity that is independent of the properties of the string.

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