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Following are equations of four waves :
(i) `y_(1) = a sin omega ( t - (x)/(v))`
(ii) `y_(2) = a cos omega ( t + (x)/(v))`
(iii) `z_(1) = a sin omega ( t - (x)/(v))`
(iv) `z_(1) = a cos omega ( t + (x)/(v))`
Which of the following statements are correct ?

A

On superposition of waves (i) and (iii) , a travelling wave having amplitude `a sqrt(2)` will be formed

B

Superposition of waves (ii) and (iii) is not possible

C

On superposition of waves (i) and (ii) , a travelling wave having amplitude `a sqrt(2)` will be formed

D

On superposition of (iii) and (iv) , a transverse stationary wave will be formed

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To analyze the given equations of the waves and determine which statements are correct, we will go through the equations step by step. ### Step 1: Identify the Waves The equations of the waves provided are: 1. \( y_1 = a \sin(\omega(t - \frac{x}{v})) \) 2. \( y_2 = a \cos(\omega(t + \frac{x}{v})) \) 3. \( z_1 = a \sin(\omega(t - \frac{x}{v})) \) 4. \( z_2 = a \cos(\omega(t + \frac{x}{v})) \) ### Step 2: Analyze the Waves - **Wave 1 and Wave 3**: Both are sine waves traveling in the positive x-direction. - **Wave 2 and Wave 4**: Both are cosine waves traveling in the negative x-direction. ### Step 3: Superposition of Waves 1. **Superposition of \( y_1 \) and \( y_2 \)**: - \( y_1 \) travels in the positive x-direction and \( y_2 \) travels in the negative x-direction. - Since they are traveling in opposite directions, they will form a standing wave. - The resultant amplitude can be calculated using the Pythagorean theorem since they are 90 degrees out of phase (sine and cosine). - Resultant Amplitude: \( A_{resultant} = \sqrt{a^2 + a^2} = a\sqrt{2} \). 2. **Superposition of \( y_2 \) and \( z_3 \)**: - \( y_2 \) (cosine) and \( z_3 \) (sine) cannot be superimposed directly as they are not traveling in opposite directions. They will not form a standing wave. 3. **Superposition of \( y_1 \) and \( z_2 \)**: - Similar to the first case, \( y_1 \) and \( z_2 \) will also form a standing wave since they are traveling in opposite directions. - The resultant amplitude will also be \( a\sqrt{2} \). 4. **Superposition of \( z_1 \) and \( z_2 \)**: - \( z_1 \) and \( z_2 \) are both sine and cosine waves traveling in opposite directions. - They will form a standing wave as well. ### Step 4: Conclusion Based on the analysis: - **Statement A**: True, a traveling wave is formed from \( y_1 \) and \( y_2 \) with the resultant amplitude \( a\sqrt{2} \). - **Statement B**: False, superposition of \( y_2 \) and \( z_3 \) is possible. - **Statement C**: False, the superposition of \( y_1 \) and \( y_2 \) does not yield a traveling wave. - **Statement D**: True, a transverse wave is formed from \( z_1 \) and \( z_2 \). ### Final Answer The correct statements are A and D.

To analyze the given equations of the waves and determine which statements are correct, we will go through the equations step by step. ### Step 1: Identify the Waves The equations of the waves provided are: 1. \( y_1 = a \sin(\omega(t - \frac{x}{v})) \) 2. \( y_2 = a \cos(\omega(t + \frac{x}{v})) \) 3. \( z_1 = a \sin(\omega(t - \frac{x}{v})) \) 4. \( z_2 = a \cos(\omega(t + \frac{x}{v})) \) ...
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