Wave Mechanics Question 717

Question: When a stationary wave is formed then its frequency is

[Kerala (Engg.) 2002]

Options:

A) Same as that of the individual waves

B) Twice that of the individual waves

C) Half that of the individual waves

D) None of the above

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

If $ y _{incident}=a\sin (\omega t-kx) $ and $ y _{stationary}=a\sin (\omega t)\cos kx $ then it is clear that frequency of both is same (w)