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Out of given four waves (1),(2),(3) and (4)
`y=asin(kx+omegat)` .(1)
`y=asin(omegat-kx)` ..(2)
`y=acos(kx+omegat)` ..(3)
`y=acos(omegat-kx)` .(4)
emitted by four different source `S_1`,`S_2`,`S_3` and `S_4` respectively, interference phenomena would be observed in space under appropriate conditions when

A

(a)source `S_(1)` emits wave (1) and `S_(4)` emits wave (2)

B

(b)source `S_(3)` emits wave (3) and `S_(4)` emits wave (4)

C

(c)source `S_(2)` emits wave (2) and `S_(4)` emits wave (4)

D

(d)`S_(4)` smits waves (4) and `S_(3)` emits waves (3)

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To solve the problem regarding the interference of the given waves, we need to analyze the equations of the waves and determine the conditions under which interference occurs. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of the solution: ### Step 1: Identify the Wave Equations The four waves given are: 1. \( y = a \sin(kx + \omega t) \) (Wave 1) 2. \( y = a \sin(\omega t - kx) \) (Wave 2) 3. \( y = a \cos(kx + \omega t) \) (Wave 3) 4. \( y = a \cos(\omega t - kx) \) (Wave 4) ### Step 2: Understand the Condition for Interference For interference to occur between two waves, they must have a constant phase relationship. This means that the difference in their phase should be constant over time. ### Step 3: Analyze the Phase Relationships - **Wave 1 and Wave 3**: - Wave 1: \( \sin(kx + \omega t) \) - Wave 3: \( \cos(kx + \omega t) \) We can express Wave 3 in terms of sine: \[ \cos(kx + \omega t) = \sin\left(kx + \omega t + \frac{\pi}{2}\right) \] This indicates a phase difference of \( \frac{\pi}{2} \) (90 degrees). - **Wave 2 and Wave 4**: - Wave 2: \( \sin(\omega t - kx) \) - Wave 4: \( \cos(\omega t - kx) \) Similarly, we can express Wave 4 in terms of sine: \[ \cos(\omega t - kx) = \sin\left(\omega t - kx + \frac{\pi}{2}\right) \] This also indicates a phase difference of \( \frac{\pi}{2} \). ### Step 4: Determine Which Waves Can Interfere From the analysis: - Waves 1 and 3 can interfere due to their phase difference of \( \frac{\pi}{2} \). - Waves 2 and 4 can also interfere due to their phase difference of \( \frac{\pi}{2} \). ### Step 5: Identify the Sources - Wave 1 is emitted by source \( S_1 \). - Wave 2 is emitted by source \( S_2 \). - Wave 3 is emitted by source \( S_3 \). - Wave 4 is emitted by source \( S_4 \). ### Conclusion The pairs of waves that can interfere are: - \( S_1 \) (Wave 1) and \( S_3 \) (Wave 3) - \( S_2 \) (Wave 2) and \( S_4 \) (Wave 4) Thus, the correct answer is that interference phenomena would be observed when: - \( S_2 \) emits Wave 2 and \( S_4 \) emits Wave 4. ### Final Answer The correct option is **C**. ---
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