Nodes in the resulting standing wave

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Homework Statement


Microwaves of frequency 10^10 Hz are beamed directly at a metal
reflector. Neglecting the refractive index of air, determine the spacing
between successive nodes in the resulting standing wave.

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disturbance is zero at nodes for x=0, lambda/2, 3/2*lambda...
so lambda=c/f
and the the spacing is lambda/2 at the nodes