The equation of a progressive wave is given by $y = a \sin(628t - 31.4x)$. If the distances are expressed in $cm$ and time in seconds,then the wave velocity will be ...... $cm/sec$.

  • A
    $314$
  • B
    $628$
  • C
    $20$
  • D
    $400$

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