Distance between consecutive nodes or antinodes is half a wavelength
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Question 1
11 May 2024 S1
11A string fixed at both the ends forms standing wave with node separation of 5 cm. If the velocity of the wave on the string is 2 m/s, then the frequency of vibration of the string isTap an option to check your answer.
Question 2
11 May 2024 S2
16Two progressive waves are travelling towards each other with velocity 50 m/s and frequency 200 Hz. The distance between the two consecutive antinodes isTap an option to check your answer.
Question 3
22 Apr 2025 S1
49Two waves of same frequency (n) are approaching each other with same velocity of along the same linear path and interfere. The distance between two consecutive nodes isTap an option to check your answer.
Question 4
19 Apr 2026 S2
122Two waves of same frequency approaching each other with same velocity of m/s interfere. The distance between two consecutive antinodes isTap an option to check your answer.