Standing Waves

Standing Waves

Standing waves are formed by superposition of two waves having same frequency and amplitude travelling in opposite directions.

### Equation

$$y=2A\sin kx\cos\omega t$$

### Terminologies

- A → Amplitude of individual waves.

- k → Wave number.

- ω → Angular frequency.

### Conditions / Special Cases

- No net energy transfer occurs.

### Usage

- Used in string vibrations and air column problems.