Select ALL the correct definitions of the WAVELENGTH of a standing wave. E.g., i
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Question
Select ALL the correct definitions of the WAVELENGTH of a standing wave. E.g., if B and D are true and the rest are false, enter BD.
A)The distance along the standing wave (in the direction of propagation) from one node to the next node.
B)The distance (in the direction of propagation) between adjacent zeros of displacement.
C)The distance along the standing wave (in the direction of propagation) over which the wave repeats itself.
D)The distance (in the direction of propagation) between alternate maxima.
Explanation / Answer
Correct Answer:
D)The distance (in the direction of propagation) between alternate maxima.
C)The distance along the standing wave (in the direction of propagation) over which the wave repeats itself
Wrong Answer:
A)The distance along the standing wave (in the direction of propagation) from one node to the next node.
B)The distance (in the direction of propagation) between adjacent zeros of displacement.
Both will have distance = wavelength/2