difference between progressive and standing waves

Dear Amarnath

differences are as below

1. progressive wave is a wave that transfers energy but standing waves dont move hence no net transfer of energy.
2. In a progressive wave, all particles have the same amplitude, but particles have different amplitudes in a standing wave
3. Phase difference exists between vibrations of neighbouring particles in progressive waves, but no phase difference between vibrations of neighbouring particles in a standing wave

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