Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Stationary waves

Stationary waves — practice question

A sound wave is produced in a long tube that is sealed at one end. The tube’s length is changed until the sound coming from the tube reaches maximum loudness. What is the nature of the sound wave in the tube?

  • Alongitudinal and progressive
  • Blongitudinal and stationary
  • Ctransverse and progressive
  • Dtransverse and stationary

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