Definition

In a standing wave, it is the point or area where the wave has the highest energy or movement, located between points where there is no movement (nodes).

Example

The antinode in the vibrating string produced a loud sound when plucked.

Conversation

Have you ever heard about the concept of an antinode in physics?

Yeah, I think it's related to waves, right?

Exactly! It's the point of maximum amplitude between nodes.

That's interesting! I never realized how crucial those points are in wave behavior.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Antinode → It is formed from "anti-" (meaning against) and "node" (from Latin "nodus", meaning knot or joint). The term refers to a point in a standing wave where the amplitude is at its maximum, contrasting with a node where the amplitude is zero.

Memory Tip

Think of 'anti-' meaning against and 'node' referring to a knot or joint — an antinode is a point that stands out against the rest, where the wave's energy is at its peak.

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