A standing wave is a wave that remains in a constant position and does not propagate through space. Unlike traveling waves, which move through a medium and transfer energy from one point to another, standing waves appear to "stand still." They are formed by the interference of two waves traveling in opposite directions, typically when waves reflect off a boundary.
Standing wave by Ciro Santilli 37 Created 2024-07-04 Updated 2025-07-16
Figure 1.
Standing wave caused by wave interference of two waves
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