Equation of Traveling Waves: Four waves are described by the following equations, where distances are measured in meters and times in seconds.I. y = 0.12 cos(3x - 21t)II. y = 0.15 sin(6x + 42t)III. y = 0.13 cos(6x + 21t)IV. y = -0.23 sin(3x - 42t)Which of these waves have the same speed?

A. I and II
B. I and III
C. II and III
D. III and IV
E. II and IV


Answer: A

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