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Physics

Standing Wave Nodes and Antinodes

Quick fact

In a standing wave, nodes are completely still, while antinodes experience maximum motion—like a pendulum swinging back and forth at its extremes.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever noticed how a guitar string vibrates in specific patterns? These are the secrets of standing waves, where parts of the string stay still and others move wildly.