Which of the following equations represents a travelling wave?

  • A
    $y = A \sin (15 x - 2 t)$
  • B
    $y = A e^{-x^{2}} (v t + \theta)$
  • C
    $y = A e^{x} \cos (\omega t - \theta)$
  • D
    $y = A \sin x \cos \omega t$

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