Which of the following function is NOT a possible wave equation? A and c are constants. The other symbols have their usual meaning. A) y(x,t) = 1/(x - vt) B) y(x,t) = A e^-vxt/c D) y(x,t) = A cos (kx) sin (ωt) E) y(x,t) = A sin(kx + ωt)

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Option C does not have the characteristic form of a wave equation as it involves hyperbolic functions. All other options involve either trigonometric or exponential functions which are commonly found in wave equations.

Which of the Following Function Is NOT a Possible Wave