In wave patterns, especially with standing waves, we find two important parts: nodes and antinodes.
Nodes are the spots where the wave doesn’t move at all. This happens because two waves meet and cancel each other out.
Antinodes are found between the nodes. This is where the wave moves the most and has the biggest height.
Think of a guitar string. The ends of the string are nodes (they stay in place), while the middle of the string is an antinode (this is where it vibrates the most).
In wave patterns, especially with standing waves, we find two important parts: nodes and antinodes.
Nodes are the spots where the wave doesn’t move at all. This happens because two waves meet and cancel each other out.
Antinodes are found between the nodes. This is where the wave moves the most and has the biggest height.
Think of a guitar string. The ends of the string are nodes (they stay in place), while the middle of the string is an antinode (this is where it vibrates the most).