Which one of the following does not represent a travelling wave?

  • A
    $y = \sin(x - vt)$
  • B
    $y = y_m \sin k(x + vt)$
  • C
    $y = y_m \log(x - vt)$
  • D
    $y = f(x^2 - vt^2)$

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