The equation of the propagating wave is y = 25 (20t + 5x), where … - Vidyadip

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The equation of the propagating wave is $y = 25\sin (20t + 5x),$ where $y$ is displacement. Which of the following statement is not true

A
The amplitude of the wave is $25$ units
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The wave is propagating in negative $x$-direction
C
The velocity of the wave is $4$ units
D
The maximum velocity of the particles is $ 500$ units

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Answer

Correct option: B.

The wave is propagating in negative $x$-direction

b
(b) Positive sign in the argument of $sin$ indicating that wave is travelling in negative $x-$ direction.

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