Practice Standing Waves And Resonance (C.4) - Theme C: Wave Behaviour

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Question 1.
What are standing waves?
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Think about what happens when waves combine.
Question 2.
Define nodes.
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Consider where there is no movement in the wave.
3Question 3.
What occurs at the nodes in a standing wave?
- Maximum displacement
- Zero displacement
- Variable displacement
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Consider where the wave isn't moving.
4Question 4.
True or False: Resonance only occurs in musical instruments.
- True
- False
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Think about other structures like bridges and buildings.
Question 5.
A string fixed at both ends vibrates with three antinodes. If its length is 2m, what is the wavelength of the standing wave?
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Consider how many waves fit into the length of the string.
Question 6.
Describe a scenario in which resonance could cause a bridge design to fail during an earthquake. What factors should engineers consider?
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Think about the relationship between resonance and external forces acting on structures.

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