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In a stationary wave, what are the points called where there is no displacement?

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Progressive and stationary waves

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In a stationary wave, what are the points called where there is no displacement?.

  1. A.Antinodes
  2. B.Nodes
  3. C.Compressions
  4. D.Rarefactions

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  • Nodes

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Nodes are points in a stationary wave where there is no displacement, resulting from the superposition of two waves traveling in opposite directions.

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