PHYSICS - general wave

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Last updated 1:35 PM on 10/11/23
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types of wave

transverse:

  • wave perpendicular to the direction of vibration

longitudinal:

  • wave parallel to the direction of vibration

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<p>properties of transverse wave</p>

properties of transverse wave

  • crest: highest point

  • trough: lowest point

  • amplitude: max. displacement

  • wavelength: distance btwn 2 crest/trough

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wave speed formula

V = f x wavelength

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frequency

  • number of complete wave per second

  • SI unit = Hz

  • freq = 1/period

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period

  • time taken to produce a wave

  • SI unit = s

  • period = 1/freq

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<p>wavefront</p>

wavefront

  • imaginary lines joining all adjacent points that are in phase