$A$ wave is propagating along the $x$-axis. The displacement of particles of the medium in the $z$-direction at $t = 0$ is given by: $z = \exp[-(x + 2)^2]$,where $x$ is in meters. At $t = 1 \ s$,the same wave disturbance is given by: $z = \exp[-(2 - x)^2]$. Then,the wave propagation velocity is:

  • A
    $4 \ m/s$ in $+x$ direction
  • B
    $4 \ m/s$ in $-x$ direction
  • C
    $2 \ m/s$ in $+x$ direction
  • D
    $2 \ m/s$ in $-x$ direction

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