The equation y=asin (wt-kx) represents a plane wave travelling in a medium along the x-direction, y being the displacement at the point x at time t.
I. Given that x is in metre and t is in seconds, state the units of k and w.
II. What physical quantity does w/k represent? Justify your answer
III. State whether the wave is traveling in the positive or negative x-direction?
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Asked by Teena on 16th April, 2022
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