An antinode is a point of maximum vibration or amplitude in a standing wave, occurring between nodes where no vibration occurs. This phenomenon is a result of constructive interference, where the wave amplitudes add together. Antinodes are vital in various scientific and practical applications, such as designing musical instruments, analyzing sound waves, and engineering structures to manage resonance. The study of antinodes helps scientists and engineers optimize systems to achieve desired wave behaviors while minimizing unwanted vibrations.
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Word 'antinode' in Other Languages
- antinode in Assamese অসমীয়া
- antinode in Bengali বাংলা
- antinode in Bodo बड़ो
- antinode in Dogri डोगरी
- antinode in English
- antinode in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- antinode in Hindi हिन्दी
- antinode in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- antinode in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- antinode in Konkani कोंकणी
- antinode in Maithili মৈথিলী
- antinode in Malayalam മലയാളം
- antinode in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- antinode in Marathi मराठी
- antinode in Nepali नेपाली
- antinode in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- antinode in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- antinode in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- antinode in Santali
- antinode in Sindhi سنڌي
- antinode in Tamil தமிழ்
- antinode in Telugu తెలుగు
- antinode in Urdu اُردُو
Antinode
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/ˈæn.ti.noʊd/
Definitions
- A point of maximum amplitude in a standing wave, occurring between nodes.
Usage Examples
- The antinode on the string showed the highest vibration during the experiment.
- Antinodes are crucial for understanding wave interference and resonance.
Etymology
From the prefix "anti-" meaning "opposite" and "node," referring to a stationary point in a wave.
Synonyms
- Wave peak
- Amplitude maximum
Antonyms
- Node
- Wave trough
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Antinodo | /an.tiˈno.do/ |
| French | Antinode | /ɑ̃.ti.nod/ |
| Hindi | प्रतिअग्र | /prati.agra/ |
| Tamil | எதிர் முடிவகம் | /etir mudivagam/ |
| Chinese | 反节点 | /fǎn jié diǎn/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- American English: /ˈæn.ti.noʊd/
- British English: /ˈæn.ti.nəʊd/
Historical Usage
The concept of an antinode has been used since the 19th century in the study of wave mechanics, particularly in acoustics and physics.
Cultural Nuances
Antinodes are often used in physics education to illustrate wave phenomena, such as resonance and interference, making the concept integral to understanding sound and vibration.