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Standing Waves
18. Waves & Sound / Standing Waves / Problem 3

Opposing waves with equal frequency and amplitude form a standing wave via interference. The figure below shows a standing wave vibrating on a string with an oscillation frequency of 250 Hz. Calculate the speed at which this wave travels along the string.


Illustration of a standing wave on a string, measuring 72 cm, for physics chapter on waves.

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