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i was told that progressive waves has no nodes, why is it so? can anyone here explain please?
Progressive Wave Nodes: Why Don't They Exist?
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Start with the definition of a "node" ... what does the word mean in the context of waves?
Once you have that, then you should see why a progressive wave cannot have them.
Once you have that, then you should see why a progressive wave cannot have them.
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