The equation of the propagating wave is $y = 25\sin (20t + 5x),$ where $y$ is displacement. Which of the following statement is not true
  • AThe amplitude of the wave is $25$ units
  • BThe wave is propagating in negative $x$-direction
  • CThe velocity of the wave is $4$ units
  • DThe maximum velocity of the particles is $ 500$ units
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