A wave pattern produced when identical waves traveling in opposite directions combine is called a standing wave.
Antinodes: The points in a standing wave with maximum vibration.
Nodes: The points in a standing wave that are relatively stationary.
Did You Know?
1. If paper clips are placed on a vibrating string at antinodes, the paper clips will spin around the string.
2. If paper clips are attached on a vibrating string at nodes, the paper clips may vibrate some but they will not spin around the string.
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