Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Stationary waves

Stationary waves — practice question

The table shows statements about stationary and progressive waves. Which row is correct?

  • Astationary wave: all particles vibrate with the same amplitude; progressive wave: all particles vibrate with the same amplitude
  • Bstationary wave: energy is transferred along the wave; progressive wave: energy is transferred along the wave
  • Cstationary wave: particles in adjacent loops vibrate in antiphase; progressive wave: particles vibrate in phase with their immediate neighbours
  • Dstationary wave: particles one wavelength apart vibrate in phase; progressive wave: particles one wavelength apart vibrate in phase

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