Standing Waves (HSC SSCE Physics): Flashcards

Wave patterns appearing stationary in one location

Superposition of forward & reflected waves at specific frequencies

Points of zero displacement, destructive interference

Points of maximum displacement, constructive interference

Twice the amplitude of each individual wave

$\frac{\lambda}{2}$ (half wavelength)

$\frac{\lambda}{4}$ (quarter wavelength)

$\lambda = 2 \times$ (distance between nodes)

$v = f\lambda$

Interference pattern from waves travelling opposite directions