Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Stationary waves

Stationary waves — practice question

For a stationary wave to be formed, 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 frequencies, but different speeds and wavelengths.
  • BThe waves must have equal speeds, but different wavelengths and frequencies.
  • CThe waves must have equal speeds, frequencies and wavelengths.
  • DThe waves must have equal wavelengths, but different speeds and frequencies.

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