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Four monochromatic light waves are represented as follows:
`P : E = E_0 sin omega t`
`Q : E = 2 E_0 sin(omega t + delta)`
`R : E = E_0 sin 2 omegat`
`S : E = 2E_0 sin (2 omega t + delta)`
Sustained interference pattern is obtained due to superposition of

A

P and Q

B

R and S

C

P and S

D

Q and R

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To determine which pairs of light waves will produce a sustained interference pattern due to superposition, we need to analyze the given equations for the four monochromatic light waves. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Given Waves**: - Wave P: \( E_P = E_0 \sin(\omega t) \) - Wave Q: \( E_Q = 2E_0 \sin(\omega t + \delta) \) - Wave R: \( E_R = E_0 \sin(2\omega t) \) - Wave S: \( E_S = 2E_0 \sin(2\omega t + \delta) \) 2. **Determine the Angular Frequencies**: - Waves P and Q both have an angular frequency of \( \omega \). - Waves R and S both have an angular frequency of \( 2\omega \). 3. **Check for Constant Phase Difference**: - For sustained interference, the phase difference between the two waves must be constant over time. - For waves P and Q: - The phase of P is \( \omega t \). - The phase of Q is \( \omega t + \delta \). - The phase difference \( \Delta \phi_{PQ} = (\omega t + \delta) - \omega t = \delta \) (constant). - For waves R and S: - The phase of R is \( 2\omega t \). - The phase of S is \( 2\omega t + \delta \). - The phase difference \( \Delta \phi_{RS} = (2\omega t + \delta) - 2\omega t = \delta \) (constant). 4. **Analyze Other Combinations**: - For waves P and R: - The phase difference \( \Delta \phi_{PR} = 2\omega t - \omega t = \omega t \) (not constant). - For waves P and S: - The phase difference \( \Delta \phi_{PS} = (2\omega t + \delta) - \omega t = \omega t + \delta \) (not constant). - For waves Q and R: - The phase difference \( \Delta \phi_{QR} = 2\omega t - (\omega t + \delta) = \omega t - \delta \) (not constant). - For waves Q and S: - The phase difference \( \Delta \phi_{QS} = (2\omega t + \delta) - (\omega t + \delta) = \omega t \) (not constant). 5. **Conclusion**: - The pairs that show sustained interference patterns are: - Waves P and Q (constant phase difference \( \delta \)). - Waves R and S (constant phase difference \( \delta \)). - Therefore, the correct pairs are: - **P and Q** - **R and S** ### Final Answer: The sustained interference patterns are obtained due to the superposition of: - Waves P and Q - Waves R and S

To determine which pairs of light waves will produce a sustained interference pattern due to superposition, we need to analyze the given equations for the four monochromatic light waves. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Given Waves**: - Wave P: \( E_P = E_0 \sin(\omega t) \) - Wave Q: \( E_Q = 2E_0 \sin(\omega t + \delta) \) - Wave R: \( E_R = E_0 \sin(2\omega t) \) ...
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