standing waves

Standing waves are a pattern of vibration that occurs when two waves of the same frequency and amplitude travel in opposite directions and interfere with each other. Instead of moving along a medium, like a string or air, they create fixed points called nodes that do not move, while the areas in between, called antinodes, experience maximum movement. This phenomenon is commonly observed in musical instruments, such as guitar strings, where specific frequencies create distinct musical notes. Standing waves demonstrate the principles of wave behavior, resonance, and the interaction of waves in various physical systems.