Superposition of Two or More SHM
Superposition of Two or More SHM: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Principle of Superposition, Superposition of SHMs in Same Direction and Same Frequency, Superposition of SHMs in Perpendicular Direction and Same Frequency and, Superposition of SHMs
Important Questions on Superposition of Two or More SHM
Two identical sinusoidal waves each of amplitude , with a phase difference of are travelling with the same direction in a string. The amplitude of the resultant wave is

Two particles and describe SHM of same amplitude and same frequency along the same straight line. The maximum distance between the two particles is The phase difference between the particle is

The superposition of two S.H.M is given by . Find the angular frequency of the wave?

The resultant of two simple harmonic motions of the same frequency and unequal amplitudes but differing in phase by, is

The motion of a particle is given, . The motion of the particle is

The position of a particle with respect to origin varies according to the relation . Which of the following is correct about this motion?

The superposition of two S.H.M is given by . Find the angular frequency of the wave?

The motion of a particle is given by the equation is

Select the correct statement about a particle subjected to two simple harmonic motions along and directions according to and .

A particle is subjected to two simple harmonic motions simultaneously along x and y directions according to equation , then-

A particle is subjected to two simple harmonic motions long -axis while other is along a line making angle with the -axis. The two motions are given by and
The amplitude of resultant motion is

Four waves are represented by , , and . Interference will happen with-

A point mass is subjected to two simultaneous sinusoidal displacements in x-direction, and . Adding a third sinusoidal displacement brings the mass to a complete rest. The values of B and

When two displacements represented by and are superimposed the motion is:

The displacement equation of a particle is . The amplitude & maximum velocity will be respectively -

Two unlike charges, of same magnitude , are placed at a distance . The intensity of the electric field, at the mid point of the line joining the two charges, is

The displacement y of a particle is given by . This expression may be considered to be a result of the superposition of how many simple harmonic motions?

A travelling wave represented by is superimposed on another wave represented b. The resultant is

If two waves of the same frequency and amplitude respectively on superposition produce a resultant disturbance of the same amplitude, the waves differ in phase by

Two simple harmonic motions act on a particle. These harmonic motions are
and .
