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can we get a standing wave in a string if we affect with with two waves with same frequency on it .
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Can Two Waves of the Same Frequency Create a Standing Wave on a String
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Two waves of the same frequency can indeed create a standing wave on a string when they travel in opposite directions. This phenomenon occurs due to the principle of superposition, where the overlapping waves combine to form a stationary wave pattern. The discussion confirms that the requirement for standing waves is the presence of two coherent waves with identical frequencies and amplitudes moving in opposite directions.
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