Physics-(general)
NEET Physics (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 11
Which of the following statements about standing waves in a medium is correct?
A
At a node, the amplitude of displacement is maximum.
B
The distance between two successive nodes is equal to half the wavelength.
C
Antinodes are points where there is maximum pressure variation.
D
In a stretched string, nodes occur at both fixed ends.
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
The distance between two successive nodes is indeed equal to half the wavelength, as indicated in the NCERT context. The other statements are incorrect based on the properties of nodes and antinodes.
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