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Sound Waves: Standing Waves MCQ

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Standing WavesMediumQuestion 31226

Question

Distance between consecutive nodes in a standing wave of wavelength λ is:
  1. A
    λ
  2. B
    λ/4
  3. C
    λ/2
    Correct
  4. D
    2λ

Correct answer

λ/2

Explanation

Nodes occur at positions where path difference = nλ/2. Consecutive nodes are λ/2 apart.

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