Question
List the differences between a progressive and a stationary wave.
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Answer
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S. No.
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Progressive Wave
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Stationary Wave
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All particles have same phase and amplitude.
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Amplitude varies with position.
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2.
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Speed of motion is same.
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Speed varies with position.
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3.
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Energy is transported.
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Energy is not transported.
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4.
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Same change in pressure and density is with every point.
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Pressure and density varies with point.
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