The equation of a wave disturbance is given as: $y = 0.02 \cos \left( \frac{\pi}{2} + 50\pi t \right) \cos (10 x),$ where $x$ and $y$ are in meters and $t$ is in seconds. Choose the wrong statement:

  • A
    Antinode occurs at $x = 0.3 \, m$
  • B
    The wavelength is $0.2 \, m$
  • C
    The speed of the constituent waves is $4 \, m/s$
  • D
    Node occurs at $x = 0.15 \, m$

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