The equations of two waves given as x = a cos(ωt + δ) and y = a cos (ωt + α), Where δ = α + π/2, then resultant wave represent :
A
a circle (c.w)
B
a circle (a.c.w)
C
an Ellipse (c.w)
D
an ellipse (a.c.w)

Question

The equations of two waves given as x = a cos(ωt + δ) and y = a cos (ωt + α), Where δ = α + π/2, then resultant wave represent :

Accepted Answer

a circle (a.c.w)

Answer

a circle (c.w)

Answer

an Ellipse (c.w)

Answer

an ellipse (a.c.w)

AIPMT PRELIMS 2000 Physics Superposition of Waves MCQ Question