Define: 1. transverse stationary wave 2. longitudinal stationary … - Vidyadip

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Define:
1. transverse stationary wave
2. longitudinal stationary wave.

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Answer

1. When two identical transverse progressive waves travelling in opposite directions along the same line superimpose, the resultant wave produced is called a transverse stationary wave.
2. When two identical longitudinal progressive waves superimpose, the resultant wave produced is called a longitudinal stationary wave.

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