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Mechanical Waves Mechanical Wave

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v ANTINODE - point on standing wave were a crest or a trough<br />

occurs midway between two nodes. Maximum displacement due to<br />

complete constructive interference.<br />

A standing wave forms ONLY if half of a wavelength or a multiple<br />

of half a wavelength fits EXACTLY into the length of a vibrating<br />

cord.<br />

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