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Wave chapter revision paper 20 marks

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Wave chapter revision paper 20 marks

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XITH PHYSICS

Date- 21.01.25 Subject- Physics Marks- 20


Q.1 MCQ’S. (4 M)

1. When two waves of the same frequency and amplitude are superimposed in phase, the
resulting wave will have:
a) Lower amplitude b) Higher frequency c) Lower frequency d) Higher amplitude
2. The equation of a wave is: y = 2sin(4x-3t). What will be the equation of the reflected wave
from a free surface?
a) y = 2sin(4x+3t) b) y = 2sin(3t-4x) c) y = 2cos(4x+3t) d) y = 2sin(4x-3t)
3. A pipe open at both ends has a fundamental frequency of 2Hz. If the pipe is closed at one end
and half filled with water, what will be the fundamental frequency?
a) 0.5Hz b) 2Hz c) 4Hz d) 1Hz
4. 2. An equation of a wave is given by: y = 2sin(3x-2t+π/2). What is the minimum distance between
two points having the same phase?
a) 3 b) π/2 c) 2π/3 d) π
Q.2 Answer the following. (12 M- Any 4)

1. Use the formula


√ γP to explain why the speed of sound in air
ϱ
,
(a) is independent of pressure, (b) increases with temperature, (c) Increases with humidity.
2. Explain Laplace correction is Newton’s formula of velocity in air.
3. With the help of a diagram, explain modes of vibration of sound in an organ pipe open at both
ends.
4. What do you mean by Beats? How is it formed? Define period and frequency of beat.

5. A wire stretched between two rigid supports vibrates in its fundamental mode with a frequency
of 45Hz. The mass of the wire is 3.5 X 10-2 kg and its linear mass density is 4.0×10-2 kgm-1. What is
1. The speed of a transverse wave on the string,
2. The tension in the string?

6.
Q.3 Answer any one of the following. (4 M)
1. A transverse harmonic wave on a string is described by
y(x,t)=3.0sin(36t+0.018x+π/4)
where x and y are in cm and t in s. The positive direction of x is from left to right.
(a) Is this a travelling wave or a stationary wave?
If it is travelling what are the speed and direction of its propagation?
(b) What are its amplitude and frequency?
(c) What is the initial phase at the origin?
(d) What is the least distance between two successive crests in the wave?
2. (a) What do you mean Superposition of waves?
(b) Differentiate between transverse waves and longitudinal waves.

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