- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: B
- Given wave
The incident wave is
This is a wave traveling in the direction.
- Condition for a node at
A node means the resultant displacement is always zero at that point. So at ,
Now,
Hence the unknown wave must satisfy
- Test each option at
Option A
At , So, Not correct.
Option B
At , Thus, for all at . So this gives a node at .
Also, the resultant becomes Using we get At , confirming a node.
Option C
At , So resultant is not zero. Not correct.
Option D
At , This does make the displacement zero at . But this wave has the same propagation form as the first wave, so it is not the second oppositely traveling wave that forms a standing wave by meeting the first wave. The phrase "meets with another wave" implies a wave traveling in the opposite direction. Hence this is not the intended physical answer.
- Conclusion
The unknown wave must be the oppositely traveling wave with a phase such that is a node:
So the correct option is B.
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