PHYSICS-Stationary Waves Questions and Answers

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Q41
In a vibrating string, the points of maximum displacement are called:
  • A Nodes
  • B Antinodes
  • C Troughs
  • D Crests
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Antinodes are points of maximum displacement.
Q42
The wavelength of stationary waves is determined by:
  • A Amplitude only
  • B Frequency only
  • C Boundary conditions and length
  • D Velocity only
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Wavelength depends on boundary conditions and length of medium.
Q43
For a pipe closed at one end, the fundamental node occurs at:
  • A Open end
  • B Closed end
  • C Middle
  • D Quarter length
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Closed end is always a displacement node.
Q44
The phase difference between two particles lying on the same wavefront in a stationary wave is:
  • A
  • B 90°
  • C 180°
  • D 270°
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Particles on same wavefront are in phase in stationary waves.
Q45
When the tension in a string is increased, the frequency of stationary waves:
  • A Increases
  • B Decreases
  • C Remains same
  • D Becomes zero
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Frequency increases with increase in tension.
Q46
The number of harmonics present in an open organ pipe is:
  • A Only odd harmonics
  • B Only even harmonics
  • C All harmonics
  • D No harmonics
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Open pipes contain all harmonics (1,2,3,...).
Q47
In stationary waves, the strain is maximum at:
  • A Antinodes
  • B Nodes
  • C Both equally
  • D Neither
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Strain is maximum at nodes where particles are stationary.
Q48
The velocity of propagation of wave in a string is given by:
  • A v = √(T/μ)
  • B v = T/μ
  • C v = √(μ/T)
  • D v = Tμ
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Wave velocity depends on tension and linear density.
Q49
For a given string, the fundamental frequency is 256 Hz. The frequency of second harmonic is:
  • A 128 Hz
  • B 256 Hz
  • C 512 Hz
  • D 1024 Hz
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Second harmonic has twice the fundamental frequency.
Q50
Stationary waves are produced in a string when its length is:
  • A Equal to wavelength
  • B Multiple of half wavelength
  • C Multiple of full wavelength
  • D Any random length
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Stationary waves form when string length is multiple of half wavelength.
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