Q.
Which two of the given transverse waves will give stationary waves when get superimposed
$z_{1} = a\cos{(kx - \omega t)}$ …(A)
$z_{2} = a\cos(kx + \omega t)$ …(B)
$z_{3} = a\cos{(ky - \omega t)}$ …(C)
A) A and B
B) A and C
C) B and C
D) Any two
Explanation
(a) Waves $A$ and $B$ satisfy the conditions required for a standing wave
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