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Wave in Negative X-Direction

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For a travelling wave going in negative x-direction

A

y = f(x-vt)

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y = f(x+vt)

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C

y = f (x)

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D

y = f(t)

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Solution

The correct option is B y = f(x+vt)
For a travelling wave going in negative x-direction, y=f(x+vt)

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