The wave equation is solved by the function y(x,t) = Ae^(i(kx-wt)) when the relationship v = w/k holds true. In this context, v represents the velocity of the wave, w denotes the angular velocity, and k is the wave number. To verify this solution, one must calculate the derivatives of y(x,t) and substitute them into the wave equation. This approach confirms the validity of the solution under the specified conditions.
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