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Physics

Standing Wave

Quick fact

A standing wave is not a traveling wave; it is the result of two identical waves moving in opposite directions, creating a pattern that appears to stand still.

Why this is interesting

Why does a guitar string produce a specific pitch when plucked, and why does blowing across a bottle top create a sound? The answer lies in the formation of standing waves.