Chapter: Superposition of Waves· Physics

Phase difference between a node and an adjacent antinode in a stationary wave is _____.

Q.1 (iii) Phase difference between a node and an adjacent antinode in a stationary wave is _____.

A. \(\dfrac{\pi}{4}\) rad

B. \(\dfrac{\pi}{2}\) rad

C. \(\dfrac{3\pi}{4}\) rad

D. \(\pi\) rad

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Answer: B. \(\dfrac{\pi}{2}\) rad

Answer: (b) \(\dfrac{\pi}{2}\) rad

A node and the adjacent antinode are separated by \(\lambda/4\). Phase difference \(= \dfrac{2\pi}{\lambda}\times\dfrac{\lambda}{4} = \dfrac{\pi}{2}\) rad.

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