Q. When a stationary wave is formed then its frequency is
A) Same as that of the individual waves
B) Twice that of the individual waves
C) Half that of the individual waves
D) None of the above
Explanation
(a) If $y_{incident} = a\sin{(\omega t - kx)}$ and $y_{stationary} = a\sin{(\omega t)\cos{kx}}$ then it is clear that frequency of both is same $(\omega)$
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