At , a crest on a stretched string is observed at . At the same crest is at . Which…

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Problem

t = 0

, a crest on a stretched string is observed at

x = 0.30\,\text{m}

. At

t = 0.005\,\text{s}

the same crest is at

x = 0.22\,\text{m}

. Which statement about the wave is correct? (a) It is propagating in the

+x

direction. (b) The direction cannot be decided from the given data. (c) It is propagating in the

-x

direction. (d) The string supports a standing wave.