Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Stationary waves

Stationary waves — practice question

The amplitude of one wave is $2A$. A second wave has amplitude $\frac{A}{2}$. Apart from that, the two waves are the same. The waves move in opposite directions and superpose. What is the ratio $\frac{\text{maximum amplitude of combined wave}}{\text{minimum amplitude of combined wave}}$?

  • A$\frac{3}{2}$
  • B$\frac{5}{3}$
  • C$\frac{5}{2}$
  • D$4$

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