1
Q
Stationary waves are formed by?
A
The interference of two waves, of the same
frequency and amplitude, travelling in opposite directions.
2
Q
. A stationary wave can be
described in terms of
A
Nodes and antinodes
3
Q
What are fixed points of zero amplitude called? Why is this?
A
Nodes (because nothing is moving)
4
Q
Half way between nodes are the?
A
Anti-nodes
5
Q
Anti-nodes are areas with?
A
Maximum amplitude
6
Q
There is always one more node than?
A
Anti-node
7
Q
The distance between consecutive nodes (or consecutive anti-nodes) is what distance?
A
Half a wavelength
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