Which of the following expressions represents a simple harmonic progressive wave?

  • A
    $y = a \sin(\omega t)$
  • B
    $y = a \sin(\omega t) \cos(kx)$
  • C
    $y = a \sin(\omega t - kx)$
  • D
    $y = a \cos(kx)$

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