Stationary Waves Flashcards
1
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Stationary wave or standing wave
A
a stable wave pattern produced from the superposition of 2 progressive waves of the same frequency and travelling in opposite direction
2
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Node
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a point on a wave with zero amplitude
3
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Antinode
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a point on a stationary wave with maximum amplitude
4
Q
Resonance
A
a term used when a system oscillates with maximum amplitude by absorbing energy from a vibrating source. Resonance in an air column of a tube is demonstrated by the loud sound from the tube.
