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Why standing waves are called standing?

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Answered by drwls
Because the peaks and valleys of wave motion do not move. Only the vibrating medium moves, at the frequency of the wave.

Standing waves are caused by a pair of matched (amplitude/frequency) travelling waves moving in opposite directions.

I will try to find a website with an illustration or video of what is meant
Answered by drwls
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BN5-JSsu_4
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