Two progressive waves $Y_1 = \sin 2 \pi \left( \frac{t}{0.4} - \frac{x}{4} \right)$ and $Y_2 = \sin 2 \pi \left( \frac{t}{0.4} + \frac{x}{4} \right)$ superpose to form a standing wave. $x$ and $y$ are in $SI$ units. The amplitude of the particle at $x = 0.5 \ m$ is $\left[ \sin 45^{\circ} = \cos 45^{\circ} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \right]$.

$A$ string is rigidly tied at two ends and its equation of vibration is given by $y = \sin(2\pi x) \cos(2\pi t)$. Then the minimum length of the string is .... $m$

Which is the most important property of a stationary wave?

$(i)$ For the wave $y(x, t) = 0.06 \sin \left(\frac{2 \pi}{3} x\right) \cos (120 \pi t)$,where $x$ and $y$ are in $m$ and $t$ is in $s$. The length of the string is $1.5 \, m$ and its mass is $3.0 \times 10^{-2} \, kg$. Do all the points on the string oscillate with the same $(a)$ frequency,$(b)$ phase,$(c)$ amplitude? Explain your answers.
$(ii)$ What is the amplitude of a point $0.375 \, m$ away from one end?

$A$ pulse or a wave train travels along a stretched string and reaches the fixed end of the string. It will be reflected back with

Stationary waves are formed when