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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 \(y\) in SI units). Find the amplitude of the particle at \(x = 0.5\) m.

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In standing waves, the coefficient of the time-dependent term (\(\sin \omega t\) or \(\cos \omega t\)) is the amplitude at that point. If the result is negative, take the absolute value as amplitude is always positive.
Updated On: Apr 11, 2026
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