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n the context of standing sound waves, explain clearly what is meant by each of thefollowing terms: nodes, antinodes, harmonic frequencies.

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In the context of standing sound waves, explain clearly what is meant by each of the following terms:

  • nodes,
  • antinodes,
  • harmonic frequencies.
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  1. Nodes: In the context of standing sound waves, nodes are the points where the amplitude of the wave is minimum or zero. This means that at these points, there is no movement of air particles, hence no sound is heard. Nodes occur at both ends of a standing wave and at regular intervals along the wave.

  2. Antinodes: Antinodes are the points in a standing sound wave where the amplitude of the wave is maximum. At these points, the air particles are moving the most, hence the sound is the loudest. Antinodes occur halfway between each pair of nodes.

  3. Harmonic Frequencies: Harmonic frequencies, also known as overtones or harmonics, are integer multiples of the fundamental frequency of a sound. The fundamental frequency is the lowest frequency of a sound, and it determines the pitch of the sound. The harmonic frequencies add richness and complexity to the sound. In a standing wave, the harmonic frequencies are the frequencies at which the wave vibrates in a pattern with nodes and antinodes.

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