The equation of a progressive wave is $Y = 3 \sin \left[ \pi \left( \frac{t}{3} - \frac{x}{5} \right) + \frac{\pi}{4} \right]$ where $x$ and $y$ are in meters and time $t$ is in seconds. Which of the following is correct?

  • A
    Wavelength $= 10 \ m$
  • B
    Velocity $= 1.5 \ m/s$
  • C
    Amplitude $= 3 \ cm$
  • D
    Frequency $= 0.2 \ Hz$

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