The wave function for waves on a string is
A) either the displacement of air molecules s, or the density $\rho$.
B) the wave function $\Psi$.
C) the electric field .
D) the string displacement y.
E) None of these is correct.

Question

The wave function for waves on a string is
A) either the displacement of air molecules s, or the density $\rho$. 
B) the wave function $\Psi$. 
C) the electric field . 
D) the string displacement y. 
E) None of these is correct.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The wave function for waves on a string is the string displacement y. Option A refers to a wave function for sound waves, option B is not specific enough and is incomplete, option C is the wave function for electromagnetic waves, and option E is not correct.

The Wave Function for Waves on a String Is A) ρ\rhoρ

The Wave Function for Waves on a String Is
A) $\rho$