Q. When two sinusoidal waves moving at right angles to each other superimpose, they produce

A) Beats
B) Interface
C) Stationary waves
D) Lissajous figure
Explanation

(d) If two SHMs act in perpendicular direction, then their resultant motion is in the form of a straight line or a circle or a parabola etc, depending on the frequency ratio of the two SHMs and their phase difference. These figures are Lissajous figure.

Dr. Abubacker
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker

Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist

Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.

Want more practice?
Practice Waves MCQs