NEET Physics Transverse & Longitudinal Waves MCQ Question
Consider a diagram showing two sinusoidal waves on the same string with the same amplitude and frequency, differing in phase by a phase constant . Which of the following best describes the resultant wave according to the principle of superposition?
The resultant wave has the same frequency as the original waves.
The resultant wave has double the frequency of the original waves.
The resultant wave has zero amplitude everywhere.
The resultant wave has half the wavelength of the original waves.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
According to the principle of superposition, two sinusoidal waves with the same amplitude and frequency, differing only in phase, result in a single wave of the same frequency.
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