A burning candle is placed on a table in front of a loudspeaker as shown When the loudspeaker emits sound with a frequency of 10 Hz, the flame of the candle moves towards and away from the loudspeaker with a frequency of 10 Hz. Example 16 2003 Question 1 Explain the reasons for the movement of the candle flame.

A burning candle is placed on a table in front of a loudspeaker as shown When the loudspeaker emits sound with a frequency of 10 Hz, the flame of the candle moves towards and away from the loudspeaker with a frequency of 10 Hz. Example 16 2003 Question 1 Explain the reasons for the movement of the candle flame.

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

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Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

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Chapter14: Superposition And Standing Waves

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