Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Stationary waves

Stationary waves — practice question

For a stationary wave to form, two waves have to move through the same region in opposite directions. Which statement about the properties of these two waves must also be true?

  • AThe waves must have equal frequency, but a different speed and wavelength.
  • BThe waves must have equal speed, but a different wavelength and frequency.
  • CThe waves must have equal speed, frequency and wavelength.
  • DThe waves must have equal wavelength, but a different speed and frequency.

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