Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Stationary waves

Stationary waves — practice question

Two progressive waves with frequency $300\,\text{Hz}$ combine to form a stationary wave, and neighbouring nodes are separated by $1.5\,\text{m}$. What is the speed of the progressive waves?

  • A$100\,\text{m s}^{-1}$
  • B$200\,\text{m s}^{-1}$
  • C$450\,\text{m s}^{-1}$
  • D$900\,\text{m s}^{-1}$

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