Question 6: A travelling wave (u(r,t)) can be expressed as below: ü(x, y;t) = (î + ĵ)cos( K.F – cxt + $) Here (i + j) is the vector amplitude (î and j are unit vector along x and y directions, respectively). Write an vector expression for the wave vector k if the wave is transverse or longitudunal.

Question 6: A travelling wave (u(r,t)) can be expressed as below: ü(x, y;t) = (î + ĵ)cos( K.F – cxt + $) Here (i + j) is the vector amplitude (î and j are unit vector along x and y directions, respectively). Write an vector expression for the wave vector k if the wave is transverse or longitudunal.

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Chapter16: Waves

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