Wave Motion

2-2. Formation of a Standing Wave

Figure 2-2. A standing wave is formed by superposition of two traveling waves. The black wave at the bottom moves to the right, the red wave moves to the left. These two waves are added to form the blue standing wave at the top.

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	Back to Animation Listing 2-2. Formation of a Standing Wave Figure 2-2. A standing wave is formed by superposition of two traveling waves. The black wave at the bottom moves to the right, the red wave moves to the left. These two waves are added to form the blue standing wave at the top. Back to Animation Listing © William J. Mullin