Standing waves are important in the physics of what kind of wave?

a. Seismic sea waves
b. Capillary waves
c. Seiche waves
d. Progressive waves


ANS: A
Standing waves are created by the interference to the vertical oscillation formation in waves. This is
from wave reflection. Information can be found in the section Deep-Water Waves Change to Shallow-
Water Waves As They Approach Shore

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