Standing Waves Can Be Set Up in a String When

question 101

Multiple Choice

Standing waves can be set up in a string when two waves that are

• A) of the same frequency and amplitude, but are opposite in direction of travel, meet each other.
• B) of the same frequency, amplitude, and direction of travel are also 180° out of phase.
• C) of the same frequency, amplitude, and direction of travel meet each other.
• D) of the same frequency, amplitude, and velocity meet each other.

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