Physics · JEE | WAVES
हिन्दीGiven below are two statements: Statement I: When two wave pulses of equal and opposite shapes overlap, the net displacement at that instant can be zero everywhere. Statement II: The material medium as a whole moves forward in the direction of propagation of a progressive wave. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
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Correct answer · Option C
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
Explanation
Statement I is correct due to the principle of superposition where equal and opposite displacements cancel out. Statement II is incorrect because the material medium as a whole does not move; only the disturbance propagates.