It means that each point of the wave has a constant amplitude - but the amplitude is not the same for all points. Certain points where the wave passes - the nodes - have ZERO amplitude.This usually happens when the wave interferes with itself, for example, when the wave is reflected and goes back and forth.
A standing wave is a wave produced by interference between two moving waves of the same frequency (usually an original wave and its reflection) which does not move but continues to oscillate at the original frequency.
A node (knot) is a point along a standing wave where the wave has minimal amplitude.The opposite of a node is an antinode, a point where the amplitude of the standing wave is a maximum.These occur midway between the nodes.
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When an incoming wave combines with a reflected wave in such a way that the combined wave appears to be standing still the result is a standing still wave.
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A standing wave can tell you about the resonant frequencies of a system. It is formed when a wave reflects back on itself and interferes constructively or destructively. The nodes and antinodes of a standing wave provide information about the wavelength and frequency of the wave.
When an incoming wave combines with a reflected wave in such a way that the combined wave appears to be standing still the result is a standing still wave.
A standing wave requires a relative motion of the medium at the same velocity of the wave
The amplitude of a standing wave is the maximum displacement of a point on the wave from its equilibrium position. It represents the height of the wave at its peak.
The result is a standing wave. Standing waves are created by the interference of two waves of the same frequency traveling in opposite directions and have points along the medium that appear to be vibrating in place.
The amplitude of the standing wave shown is the maximum displacement of a point on the wave from its equilibrium position.