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Wave y = 4 cos(t/10) sin(1000t). Frequency of wave and of intensity variation:

Answer: 1000/(2pi) Hz; 1/(10pi) Hz.

  • A 1000/(2pi) Hz; 1/(10pi) Hz
  • B 500/pi Hz and 1/pi Hz
  • C 159 Hz and 0.032 Hz
  • D Both 159 Hz

Correct answer: A. 1000/(2pi) Hz; 1/(10pi) Hz

Explanation: y = amplitude-modulated wave. Frequency = 1000/(2pi) Hz. Amplitude varies at 1/(2 x 2pi x 10) = 1/(20pi) Hz.

Standing Wave: Nodes and Antinodes (Open Pipe, 2nd Harmonic)nodenodenodeantinodeantinodeSolid and dashed lines show the string/air column at two instants - nodes never move

A standing wave forms from two identical waves travelling in opposite directions and interfering; nodes (always zero displacement) and antinodes (maximum displacement) stay fixed in place, unlike a travelling wave where the whole pattern moves.

Concept context

Wave types, superposition, standing waves, Doppler effect, and sound intensity.

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