Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Stationary waves

Stationary waves — practice question

A stationary wave is produced when two progressive waves move in opposite directions along the same path. Which statement about these two progressive waves is incorrect?

  • AThey must have a constant phase difference.
  • BThey must have the same frequency.
  • CThey must have the same wavelength.
  • DThey must travel at the same speed.

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