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Which of the following statements correctly describes the nature of stationary or standing waves?
A. Energy is transferred continuously across the medium from one point to another.
B. All particles of the medium vibrate with the same amplitude at any given instant.
C. Nodes are points of maximum displacement while antinodes are points of zero displacement.
D. There is no net transfer of energy across any cross-section of the medium.✓ Correct Answer
💡 Solution & Explanation
Stationary or standing waves are formed by the superposition of two waves of the same frequency and amplitude traveling in opposite directions, resulting in no net transfer of energy across any cross-section of the medium. Common misconceptions state that energy is transferred continuously or that all particles vibrate with the same amplitude.
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