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Which of the following best describes a stationary wave?
a wave that has high and low points that move
a wave that moves faster than the speed of sound
a wave that appears motionless due to interference
a wave that transfers energy as it propagates
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Where are points of destructive interference located in a stationary wave?
antinodes
nodes
rest points
overtones
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What occurs at antinodes in a stationary wave?
harmonics
cancellation of waves
maximum amplitude
zero amplitude
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If the length of a string is equal to 21λ, what stationary wave is formed?
second harmonic
third harmonic
fundamental mode
first overtone
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Where are nodes located in the fundamental mode of a stationary wave on a string?
across the length of the string
at the ends
at the centre
at the antinodes
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Which of the following does NOT occur in a stationary wave?
destructive interference
constructive interference
nodes
translation of energy
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What is the term for points of maximum amplitude in a stationary wave?
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What are the fixed points with zero amplitude called in a stationary wave?
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What is the lowest frequency standing wave mode called?
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Briefly explain why stationary waves appear motionless.
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