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