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A transverse harmonic wave on a string is described by Where x and y are in cm and t is in s. The positive direction of x is from left to right.

D. The least distance between two successive crests in the wave is 2.5 cm. This statement is incorrect

Explanation: The least distance between two successive crests in wavelength


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