Physics-Transverse & Longitudinal Waves

NEET Physics Transverse & Longitudinal Waves Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 11

Assertion (A): If two sinusoidal waves with the same amplitude and frequency travel in the same direction but have a phase difference, they interfere to form a wave with a different frequency. | Reason (R): The principle of superposition states that the resultant displacement in a medium is the sum of displacements due to individual waves.

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 but R is true.

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

Assertion is false because the resultant wave has the same frequency when two waves interfere with a phase difference, not a different frequency. The Reason is true as per the principle of superposition.

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