Understanding Standing Wave Basics for Non-Physicists

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The discussion focuses on understanding the relationship between standing waves and natural frequency in rods, emphasizing that oscillation at natural frequencies leads to the formation of standing waves due to increased bounces. It also seeks clarification on how transient time during continuous vibration relates to these concepts. The importance of natural frequencies in determining the behavior of vibrations in materials is highlighted. Additionally, the transient response provides insights into how quickly a system can reach steady-state vibrations. Overall, the thread aims to simplify complex physical concepts for better comprehension.
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As I https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=283482", I'm struggling with physical basics of vibration in rods as a non-physicist.

If someone would be kind enough to explain in simplest possible terms, I would like to understand two things:

1. What is the relation between standing waves and natural frequency for a given substrate? (except that oscillation at one of the natural frequencies is more likely to form standing waves because it bounces back and forth more times)

2. What does the transient time of continuous vibration tell me about either?

Thanks,
 
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