Transverse and Longitudinal Waves
 

Transverse and Longitudinal Waves problem 31


A transverse wave is moving along a rope. Two points X and Y on the rope are a quarter of a wavelength apart from each other. Which statement is not possible for the two points X and Y at any instant?


  • They are both stationary.


  • They are displaced in opposite directions from their equilibrium position.


  • They are moving in opposite directions.


  • They both have displacements of the same magnitude from their equilibrium positions.


 

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