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If two waves differ only in amplitude and are propagated in opposite directions through a medium, will they produce standing waves. Is energy transported?

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Yes , they produce standing waves of the form shown here . Energy is transported . No , there are no nodes , instead , there are positions of minimum amplitude.
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