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Sound Waves: Standing Waves MCQ

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Standing WavesMediumQuestion 31227

Question

Distance between a node and the nearest antinode is:
  1. A
    λ/4
    Correct
  2. B
    λ/2
  3. C
    λ
  4. D
    3λ/4

Correct answer

λ/4

Explanation

Antinodes are midway between nodes. Node-to-antinode distance = λ/4.

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