Dave wrote:

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So what does this really mean? on the surface it would tend to support the
assertion that there is no power flow at the points where the current is
zero, and the impedance measures is infinite. BUT there is a catch.
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Only "on the surface?" Really?

Huh, I like to think the "cold" and "hot spots" in a microwave oven,
where these very standing waves are happening, is an absolute proof ...
oh yeah, now I remember--that is only my imagination too! :-D

Regards,
JS