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Question 5

A stationary sound wave is established in a resonant air column inside a pipe closed at one end.

Which statement about this stationary wave is not correct?

A

Air molecules at adjacent displacement antinodes vibrate in phase with each other.

B

The closed end of the pipe is a position of zero displacement variation but maximum pressure variation.

C

All air molecules between two adjacent displacement nodes oscillate in phase.

D

The wave pattern stores energy but does not propagate energy along the axis of the pipe.

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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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