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C4 Standing waves and resonance

Traveling waves transfer energy. Standing waves do not!How do they arise? Interference of two waves that are traveling in opposite directions (usually caused by reflection).In this activity you will learn about standing waves by doing a series of experiments.Attach one end of the climbing rope to a high point then send pulses along the rope by flicking it.In this practical water waves in a shallow rectangular container...

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