On superposition of two waves \(y_{1}=3sin\left ( \omega t-kx \right )\) and \(y_{2}=4sin\left ( \omega t-kx+\frac{\pi }{2} \right )\) at a point, the amplitude of the resulting wave will be:

1.  7

2.  5

3.  7

4.  6.5

Subtopic:  Superposition Principle |
 85%
From NCERT
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh
Hints
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh

Two superposing waves are represented by the following equations: 
\({\mathrm{y}_1=5 \sin 2 \pi(10 \mathrm{t}-0.1 \mathrm{x}), \mathrm{y}_2=10 \sin 2 \pi(10 \mathrm{t}-0.1 \mathrm{x}).}\)
Ratio of intensities ImaxImin will be:

1. 1
2. 9
3. 4
​​​​​​​4. 16

Subtopic:  Superposition Principle |
 85%
From NCERT
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh
Hints
Next Hint
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh

If the ratio of amplitudes of two coherent sources producing an interference pattern is 3 : 4, the ratio of intensities at maxima and minima is:

1.  3 : 4

2.  9 : 16

3.  49 : 1

4.  25 : 7

Subtopic:  Superposition Principle |
 82%
From NCERT
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh
Hints
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh

If an interference pattern has maximum and minimum intensities in a 36 : 1 ratio, then what will be the ratio of their amplitudes?

1. 5 : 7

2. 7 : 4

3. 4 : 7

4. 7 : 5

Subtopic:  Superposition Principle |
 82%
From NCERT
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh
Hints
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh

Two sources with intensity Io and 4Io respectively interfere at a point in a medium. The maximum and the minimum possible intensity respectively would be:
1. 2Io, Io
2. 9Io, 2Io
3. 4Io, Io
4. 9Io, Io

Subtopic:  Superposition Principle |
 84%
From NCERT
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh
Hints
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh

Two light sources are said to be coherent when their:

1. amplitudes are equal and have a constant phase difference.
2. wavelengths are equal.
3. intensities are equal.
4. frequencies are equal and have a constant phase difference.
Subtopic:  Superposition Principle |
 75%
From NCERT
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh
Hints
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh

In Young's double-slit experiment, the intensity of light at a point on the screen where the path difference is λ is K, (λ being the wavelength of light used). The intensity at a point where the path difference is λ/4 will be:

1. K

2. K/4

3. K/2

4. Zero

Subtopic:  Superposition Principle |
 63%
From NCERT
AIPMT - 2014
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh
Hints
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh

Light waves of intensities \(I\) and \(9I\) interfere to produce a fringe pattern on a screen. The phase difference between the waves at point P is 3π2 and 2π at other point Q. The ratio of intensities at P and Q is:

1.  8: 5

2.  5: 8

3.  1: 4

4.  9: 1

Subtopic:  Superposition Principle |
 60%
From NCERT
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh
Hints
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh

Which statement is true for interference?

1. Two independent sources of light can produce interference pattern.
2. There is no violation of conservation of energy.
3. White light cannot produce interference.
4. The interference pattern can be obtained even if coherent sources are widely apart.

Subtopic:  Superposition Principle |
 55%
From NCERT
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh
Hints
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh

Four coherent sources of intensity \(I\) are superimposed constructively at a point. The intensity at that point is:

1. \(4I\)
2. \(8I\)
3. \(16I\)
4. \(24I\)

Subtopic:  Superposition Principle |
 54%
From NCERT
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh
Hints
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh