Wave Motion 2 Question 24
24. A wave represented by the equation is superimposed with another wave to form a stationary wave such that point is a node. The equation for the other wave is
(1988, 1M)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 24. (c)
Solution:
- For a stationary wave to form, two identical waves should travel in opposite direction. Further at
, resultant (from both the waves) should be zero at all instants.