A sinusoidal wave of wavelength 7.5 \ mathrmcm travels a distance of 1.2 \ mathrmcm along the x-direction in 0.3 \ mathrmsec. The crest P is at x = 0 at t = 0 \ mathrmsec and maximum displacement of the wave is 2 \ mathrmcm . Which equation correctly represents this wave?

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula 1. Wave function (moving along +x direction) with a peak at x=0, t=0: y(x, t) = A cos(kx - omega t) 2. Wave number: k = frac2pilambda 3. Wave speed: v = fracomegak ### Core Logic Given parameters: - Wavelength lambda = 7.5 \ mathrmcm - Distance travelled Delta x = 1.2 \ mathrmcm in Delta t = 0.3 \ mathrms - Maximum displacement (amplitude) A = 2 \ mathrmcm Let's calculate the wave parameters: 1. **Wave number (k):** k = frac2pi7.5 = frac20pi75 = frac4pi15 approx 0.838 \ mathrmrad/cm 2. **Wave speed (v):** v = fracDelta xDelta t = frac1.20.3 = 4 \ mathrmcm/s 3. **Angular frequency (omega):** omega = v cdot k = 4 times frac4pi15 = frac16pi15 approx 3.35 \ mathrmrad/s Since the crest is at x=0 at t=0, y(0,0) = 2 = A. This boundary condition demands a cosine function. ### Step 1: Write wave equation Substitute A, k, and omega into the standard form: y(x, t) = 2 cos(0.83x - 3.35t) \ mathrmcm This perfectly matches Option (1). ### Pattern Recognition Sees: Wavelength and speed to determine travelling wave equation. Trap: Choosing sine instead of cosine. Since the crest (maximum displacement) is at x=0, t=0, y(0,0) must equal A, which is satisfied only by the cosine function. Shortcut: Calculate k = 2pi / 7.5 approx 0.83. This immediately eliminates Options (3) and (4). Calculate speed v = 4, so omega = 4 times 0.83 approx 3.35, which points directly to Option (1). ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Waves

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Q45 jee_main_2024_31_jan_morning Organ Pipes
The fundamental frequency of a closed organ pipe is equal to the first overtone frequency of an open organ pipe. If length of the open pipe is 60mathrm~cm, the length of the closed pipe will be:
  • A. 60mathrm~cm
  • B. 45mathrm~cm
  • C. 30mathrm~cm
  • D. 15mathrm~cm

Solution

### Related Formula f_textclosed, fundamental = fracv4L_c f_textopen, 1st overtone = frac2v2L_o ### Core Logic
Organ Pipes diagram for Q45 - JEE Main 2024 Morning
Organ Pipes diagram for Q45 - JEE Main 2024 Morning
Organ Pipes diagram for Q45 - JEE Main 2024 Morning
Organ Pipes diagram for Q45 - JEE Main 2024 Morning
For a closed organ pipe, the fundamental frequency (1st harmonic) is: f_1 = fracvlambda = fracv4L_1 where L_1 is the length of the closed pipe. For an open organ pipe, the first overtone (2nd harmonic) is: f_2 = frac2v2L_2 = fracvL_2 where L_2 is the length of the open pipe (L_2 = 60mathrm\,cm). ### Step 2: Equating Frequencies Given f_1 = f_2: fracv4L_1 = fracvL_2 L_2 = 4L_1 60 = 4 times L_1 L_1 = 15mathrm\,cm ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Waves

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