Chapter 4.5 Flashcards
1
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Standing wave
A
The wave formed when two waves of the same speed, wavelength and amplitude traveling in opposite directions meet
2
Q
Node
A
The points of a standing wave where the displacement is always zero as a result of destructive interference
3
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Antinode
A
The point on a standing wave where displacement is as large as possible due to constructive interference
4
Q
First harmonic
A
The standing wave with the longest wavelength
5
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Fundamental frequency
A
The lowest frequency due to the first harmonic having the longest wavelength
6
Q
True or false? All harmonics have frequencies that are integral multiples of the fundamental frequency
A
True
7
Q
For what kind of pipe are there only ‘odd’ harmonics?
A
Pipes with one open end and one closed end
