Travelling wave and standing wave

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The discussion focuses on the relationship between traveling waves and standing waves, specifically addressing the distance between nodes. The correct distance for a standing wave is established as λ/2, which equals 0.06m. Participants also discuss the use of LaTeX for formatting equations in the forum, highlighting the importance of proper notation in physics discussions.

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Homework Statement
Travelling wave and standing wave
Relevant Equations
Travelling wave equation
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I wasn't sure about my solution for part c. I said "same distance as for traveling wave ie \lambda/2=0.06m".

Also how do you enter LaTeX on this forum?
 
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Andrew Tom said:
Homework Statement:: Travelling wave and standing wave
Relevant Equations:: Travelling wave equation

same distance as for traveling wave
A traveling wave has no nodes...

But the ##\lambda\over 2## is the correct answer.

At the lower left of the edit screen there is a link to the ##\LaTeX## guide:
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