Two Identical Waves, Each Of Frequency 10 Hz, Are Travelling In Opposite Directions In A Medium With A Speed Of 20 Cm S–1. The Distance Between Adjacent Nodes Is

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Question

Two identical waves, each of frequency 10 Hz, are travelling in opposite directions in a medium with a speed of 20 cm s–1. The distance between adjacent nodes is

Solution

Correct option is

1.0 cm

 Distance between adjacent nodes is .

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