
(a) Sketch a stationary wave pattern for the microwave experiment. Whether there is a node or an anti node at the reflecting sheet.

Important Questions on Stationary Waves

(a) For the arrangement shown in Figure suggest why it is easier to determine accurately the position of a node rather than an antinode.
A stationary sound wave is established between the loudspeaker and the board.

(b) Explain why it is better to measure the distance across several nodes.

For sound waves of frequency , it is found that two nodes are separated by , with three antinodes between them.
(a) Determine the wavelength of these sound waves.

For sound waves of frequency , it is found that two nodes are separated by , with three antinodes between them.
(b) Use the wave equation to determine the speed of sound in air.


Which statement is not correct about stationary waves?

A string is fixed between points X and Y.
A stationary wave pattern is formed on the stretched string.
The distance between X and Y is 78.0cm. The string vibrates at a frequency of 120Hz.
What is the speed of the progressive wave on the string?
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(B)
(C)
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