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Which cause can give a standing wave in a stationary medium?
AOpposite waves interfering
BOne wave moving forward
CAbsorption in the medium
DDoubling the frequency
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Opposite waves interfering
Two equal waves moving in opposite directions superpose to give fixed nodes.
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