A travelling wave represented by y = A sin(ωt - kx) is superimposed on another wave represented by y =A sin (ωt + kx). The resultant is - VgyanHub

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A travelling wave represented by y = A sin(ωt – kx) is superimposed on another wave represented by y =A sin (ωt + kx). The resultant is

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(a) a standing wave having nodes at x=(n+1/2)λ/2, n=0,1,2
(b) a wave travelling along +x direction
(c) a wave travelling along -x direction
(d) a standing wave having nodes at x=nλ/2, n=0,1,2

Answer :

(a) a standing wave having nodes at x=(n+1/2)λ/2, n=0,1,2

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