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Progressive and stationary waves

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A stationary wave is established on a stretched string fixed at both ends.

Which statement about this stationary wave is not correct?

A

Particles at adjacent antinodes vibrate in phase with each other.

B

The wave does not transmit energy along the string.

C

All vibrating particles between two adjacent nodes are in phase.

D

The displacement of the particles at the nodes is always zero.

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Progressive and stationary waves Questions

  1. A Level
  2. /Physics
  3. /Progressive and stationary waves

25 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Physics Progressive and stationary waves, covering Progressive waves, Longitudinal and transverse waves, and Principle of superposition of waves and formation of stationary waves. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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