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Two wave function in a medium along x direction are given by
`y_(1)=1/(2+(2x-3t)^(2))m`, `y_(2)=-1/(2+(2x+3t-6)^(2))m`
Where x is in meters and t is in seconds

A

at `x=(3)/(2)m` the resultant displacement will be zero at all times.

B

at t = 1 s which resultant displacement will be zero everywhere.

C

Both waves travel along the same direction.

D

Both waves travel in the opposite directions.

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To solve the problem involving the two wave functions \( y_1 \) and \( y_2 \), we need to analyze the given equations and determine the resultant displacement and the nature of the waves. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Wave Functions:** The wave functions are given as: \[ y_1 = \frac{1}{2 + (2x - 3t)^2} \quad \text{(1)} \] \[ y_2 = -\frac{1}{2 + (2x + 3t - 6)^2} \quad \text{(2)} \] 2. **Determine the Resultant Displacement:** The resultant displacement \( y \) is the sum of the two wave functions: \[ y = y_1 + y_2 \] 3. **Set Up the Condition for Zero Resultant Displacement:** For the resultant displacement to be zero, we need: \[ y_1 + y_2 = 0 \implies y_1 = -y_2 \] 4. **Equate the Magnitudes:** From the equations, we can set up the following condition: \[ \frac{1}{2 + (2x - 3t)^2} = \frac{1}{2 + (2x + 3t - 6)^2} \] 5. **Cross Multiply to Eliminate Fractions:** Cross-multiplying gives: \[ 2 + (2x + 3t - 6)^2 = 2 + (2x - 3t)^2 \] 6. **Simplify the Equation:** This simplifies to: \[ (2x + 3t - 6)^2 = (2x - 3t)^2 \] 7. **Expand Both Sides:** Expanding both sides: \[ (2x + 3t - 6)(2x + 3t - 6) = (2x - 3t)(2x - 3t) \] This results in: \[ 4x^2 + 12tx - 24x + 9t^2 - 36t + 36 = 4x^2 - 12tx + 9t^2 \] 8. **Combine Like Terms:** By simplifying, we can cancel \( 4x^2 \) and \( 9t^2 \) from both sides: \[ 12tx - 24x - 36t + 36 = -12tx \] 9. **Rearranging the Equation:** Rearranging gives: \[ 24tx - 24x - 36t + 36 = 0 \] 10. **Factor the Equation:** Factoring out common terms: \[ 12(2tx - 2x - 3t + 3) = 0 \] This leads to: \[ 2tx - 2x - 3t + 3 = 0 \] 11. **Solve for x:** Rearranging gives: \[ 2x(t - 1) = 3t - 3 \] Thus: \[ x = \frac{3(t - 1)}{2(t - 1)} = \frac{3}{2} \quad \text{(for } t \neq 1\text{)} \] 12. **Conclusion:** At \( x = \frac{3}{2} \), the resultant displacement \( y \) is zero for all times \( t \).
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