wave_mechanics critical_thinking Question 22
Question: In a wave motion $ y=a\sin (kx-\omega t) $ , y can represent
[IIT-JEE 1999]
Options:
A) Electric field
B) Magnetic field
C) Displacement
D) Pressure
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
In case of sound wave, y can represent pressure and displacement, while in case of an electromagnetic wave it represents electric and magnetic fields.
(In general y is any general physical quantity which is made to oscillate at one place and these oscillations are propagated to other places also).
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