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Standard XII
Physics
The Effect of Path Difference
The equation ...
Question
The equation of a light wave is written as
y
=
A
s
i
n
(
k
x
−
ω
t
)
. Here, y represents:
A
displacement of either particles
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B
Pressure in the medium
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C
density of the medium
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D
electric field
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Solution
The correct option is
A
displacement of either particles
from the given equation
y
=
A
s
i
n
(
K
x
−
ω
t
)
y clearly indicates the displacement of particles with time
A indicates amplitude
t indicates time
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