Physics-Standing Waves

NEET Physics Standing Waves Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 11

Assertion (A): A standing wave is formed on a string with fixed ends when two identical waves move in opposite directions. | Reason (R): The reflection of a wave at a rigid boundary involves a phase reversal.

A

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true, but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

A is true because standing waves are formed by interference of two identical waves moving in opposite directions. R is true, but it explains the behavior of wave reflection at rigid boundaries, not specifically the formation of standing waves.

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