Two harmonic waves moving in the same direction superimpose to form a wave x = a (1.5t) (50.5t) where t is in seconds. Find the period with which they beat. (close to nearest integer)
- 1 s
- 4 s
- 2 s
- 6 s
Answer
(3) 2 s
Solution
Superposition of A 1 t and A 2 t gives 2A ( 1 - 22t ) ( 1 + 22t )
Comparing: 1 - 22 = 1.5 1 - 2 = 3 rad s-1 (and 1 = 52, 2 = 49 rad s-1)
Beat frequency b = 1 - 22 = 32 Hz
beat period Tb = 2 3 2.09 s 2 s
Answer: (3)