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In a stationary wave, the distance between two adjacent nodes is ____.

Correct answer D. half a wavelength

Explanation

Nodes in a stationary wave are spaced λ/2 apart, with an antinode midway between them. The distance from a node to the nearest antinode is therefore λ/4.

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