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Question

How is a Lissajous pattern created?

The correct answer is
By drawing two sine waves which are at right angles to each other

Lissajous Pattern Formation

A Lissajous pattern, also known as a Lissajous figure, is a parametric curve used to represent the relationship between two sinusoidal oscillations acting at right angles to each other.

The fundamental requirements for creating a Lissajous pattern are:

  • Two Sine Waves: The pattern originates from two independent sinusoidal signals.
  • Perpendicular Oscillation: These sine waves must oscillate perpendicularly. Typically, one wave drives the horizontal (x-axis) motion, and the other drives the vertical (y-axis) motion.
  • Phase and Amplitude Dependence: The resulting shape of the Lissajous figure is determined by the amplitudes, frequencies, and phase difference between the two sine waves.

When these conditions are met, the combined motion traces out the characteristic Lissajous pattern. This method is commonly visualized using an oscilloscope.

Therefore, the correct method involves drawing two sine waves that are perpendicular to each other.

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