The wave described by $y = 0.25 \sin(10\pi x - 2\pi t)$,where $x$ and $y$ are in meters and $t$ is in seconds,is a wave travelling along the

  • A
    $+ve$ $x$ direction with frequency $1 \text{ Hz}$ and wavelength $\lambda = 0.2 \text{ m}$.
  • B
    $-ve$ $x$ direction with amplitude $0.25 \text{ m}$ and wavelength $\lambda = 0.2 \text{ m}$.
  • C
    $-ve$ $x$ direction with frequency $1 \text{ Hz}$.
  • D
    $+ve$ $x$ direction with frequency $\pi \text{ Hz}$ and wavelength $\lambda = 0.2 \text{ m}$.

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