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 Chapter 15
Standing waves and resonance
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
In this chapter you will learn how to:
âexplain the formation of standing waves using superposition
âexplain the differences between standing waves and travelling waves
âdescribe nodes and antinodes
âwork with standing waves on strings and in pipes
âsolve problems with standing waves on strings and in pipes
âunderstand the effect of damping on the oscillations of a system
âidentify how a system responds as the frequency of an external force varies
ârecognize the importance of resonance.
GUIDING QUESTIONS
How is a standing wave different from a travelling wave?