A progressive wave or travelling wave ________.

is that travelling in the + x-direction

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is that travelling in either

(+)

ve x-direction or

(-)

ve x-direction

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p is that travelling perpendicular to the x-axis

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is D None of the above
Progressive or travelling wave can travel in any direction.
$y (x, t) = A s i n (\pm ω t \pm k x + ϕ)$
Option D is correct.

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