$A$ plane progressive wave propagating along the positive $x$-axis is represented by:

  • A
    $y = A \sin(\omega t + kx)$
  • B
    $y = A \sin(\omega t - kx)$
  • C
    $y = A \sin(\omega t) \sin(kx)$
  • D
    $y = A \sin(\omega t) \cdot kx$

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