Which of the following equations represents a wave travelling along $Y$ -axis ?

x = A sin (k y - ω t)

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y = A sin (k x - ω t)

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y = A sin k y cos ω t

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y = A cos k y sin ω t

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Solution

The correct option is A $x = A sin (k y - ω t)$
(a) x = A sin (ky -ωt)
EXPLANATION: In a transverse wave, the displacement of a particle is perpendicular to the direction of the wave motion. So the displacement of the particle in a wave traveling along Y-axis will be along X-axis.

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