A transverse periodic wave is represented by the equation z(y, t) = 1.50 cm sin(1,250 rad/s t + 10.0 y). What is the k vector of the wave?

A. 10 in the + y direction

B. 10 in the - y direction

C. 20 in the + z direction

D. 20

in the - z direction

E. 10

in the - z direction


B. 10 in the - y direction

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