In a wave motion y=a (k x- t), y can represent - Vidyadip

MCQ

In a wave motion $y=a \sin (k x-\omega t), y$ can represent

A
Electric field
B
Magnetic field
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Displacement
D
Pressure

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Answer

Correct option: C.

Displacement

Displacement

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