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The stationary wave y = 2a sin kx cos`omega`t in a closed organ pipe is the result of the superposition of y = a sin( `omega`t — kx) and

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To solve the problem, we need to find the reflected wave \( y_r \) that, when superimposed with the incident wave \( y_i = A \sin(\omega t - kx) \), results in the stationary wave equation \( y = 2A \sin(kx) \cos(\omega t) \). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Incident Wave**: The incident wave is given as: \[ y_i = A \sin(\omega t - kx) \] 2. **Understanding the Stationary Wave**: The stationary wave is given by: \[ y = 2A \sin(kx) \cos(\omega t) \] This form suggests that it is the result of the superposition of two waves traveling in opposite directions. 3. **Use the Superposition Principle**: The stationary wave can be expressed as the sum of the incident wave and the reflected wave: \[ y = y_i + y_r \] 4. **Formulate the Reflected Wave**: For a wave reflecting from a closed end, the reflected wave will have the same amplitude but will travel in the opposite direction. Thus, we can express the reflected wave as: \[ y_r = A \sin(\omega t + kx) \] 5. **Combine the Waves**: Now, we add the incident and reflected waves: \[ y = A \sin(\omega t - kx) + A \sin(\omega t + kx) \] 6. **Use the Trigonometric Identity**: We can use the identity for the sum of sine functions: \[ \sin A + \sin B = 2 \sin\left(\frac{A+B}{2}\right) \cos\left(\frac{A-B}{2}\right) \] Here, let \( A = \omega t - kx \) and \( B = \omega t + kx \): \[ y = 2A \sin\left(\frac{(\omega t - kx) + (\omega t + kx)}{2}\right) \cos\left(\frac{(\omega t - kx) - (\omega t + kx)}{2}\right) \] Simplifying gives: \[ y = 2A \sin(\omega t) \cos(kx) \] 7. **Final Result**: Thus, we have confirmed that the stationary wave can be expressed as: \[ y = 2A \sin(kx) \cos(\omega t) \] Therefore, the reflected wave is: \[ y_r = A \sin(\omega t + kx) \] ### Summary: The reflected wave \( y_r \) that, when superimposed with the incident wave \( y_i \), produces the stationary wave is: \[ y_r = A \sin(\omega t + kx) \]
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