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Question

Two waves travelling in opposite directions on the same string are y1=Asin(ωtkx)y_1=A\sin(\omega t-kx) and y2=Asin(ωt+kx)y_2=A\sin(\omega t+kx).
Total: 4 marks

(a) Use superposition to write the resultant displacement. (2 marks)

(b) Identify the positions of nodes. (1 mark)

(c) Explain why the pattern does not travel along the string. (1 mark)

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