A wave is represented by the equation y=7 sin(7 πt-0.04 x+(π)/(3)) where, x is in metres and t i

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A wave is represented by the equation $y=7 \sin \left(7 \pi t-0.04 x+\frac{\pi}{3}\right)$ where, $x$ is in metres and $t$ in seconds. The speed of the waves is (a) $(175 \pi) \mathrm{m} / \mathrm{s}$ (b) $(49 \pi) \mathrm{m} / \mathrm{s}$ (c) $(49 / \pi) \mathrm{m} / \mathrm{s}$ (d) $(0.28 \pi) \mathrm{m} / \mathrm{s}$

A wave is represented by the equation $y=7 \sin \left(7 \pi t-0.04 x+\frac{\pi}{3}\right)$
where, $x$ is in metres and $t$ in seconds. The speed of the waves is
(a) $(175 \pi) \mathrm{m} / \mathrm{s}$
(b) $(49 \pi) \mathrm{m} / \mathrm{s}$
(c) $(49 / \pi) \mathrm{m} / \mathrm{s}$
(d) $(0.28 \pi) \mathrm{m} / \mathrm{s}$

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Wave Function Representation

A wave function typically expresses the displacement of a medium as a function of position and time, often in the form y = A sin(?t – kx + ?), where A is the amplitude, ? the angular frequency, k the wave number, and ? the phase constant. This general form is used to analyze the properties of waves and their propagation.

Angular Frequency and Wave Number

Angular frequency (?) measures how quickly the wave oscillates in time, while the wave number (k) indicates how the wave varies in space. Together, these parameters define the periodic behavior of the wave in both time and space and are essential for characterizing wave motion.

Phase Velocity

Phase velocity is the speed at which a particular phase of the wave (such as a crest or trough) propagates through space. It is calculated by the ratio v = ?/k, linking the temporal oscillation and spatial propagation of the wave. This concept is crucial in understanding the transmission of energy in wave phenomena.

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