From the given progressive wave equations,which waves are used to produce a standing wave?
$z_1 = A \cos(\omega t - kx)$
$z_2 = A \cos(\omega t + kx)$
$z_3 = A \cos(\omega t + ky)$
$z_4 = A \cos(2\omega t - 2ky)$

  • A
    $z_1$ and $z_2$
  • B
    $z_1$ and $z_4$
  • C
    $z_2$ and $z_3$
  • D
    $z_3$ and $z_4$

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