Wave Mechanics Question 695

Question: The phase difference between the two particles situated on both the sides of a node is

[MP PET 2002]

Options:

A) 0°

B) 90°

C) 180°

D) 360°

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Both the sides of a node, two antinodes are present with separation $ \frac{\lambda }{2} $ So phase difference between then $ \varphi =\frac{2\pi }{\lambda }\times \frac{\lambda }{2}=\pi $