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CHAPTER 4
PROPERTIES OF WAVE
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Waves and Interference: An In-depth Analysis, Lecture notes of Physics
An extensive exploration of waves, their anatomy, and the linear wave equation. It covers various properties of waves, including refraction, interference, and snell's law. The document also includes exercises to help students understand the concepts better.
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CHAPTER 4
PROPERTIES OF WAVE
Categories of Waves
Anatomy of wave
The linear wave equation
Properties of wave
Categories of
WAVES
Longitudinal Wave
Transverse Wave
Medium move in a direction perpendicular to the direction that the wave moves. Medium move in a direction parallel to the direction that the wave moves.
Categories of
WAVES
Longitudinal Wave
Transverse Wave
Medium move in a direction perpendicular to the direction that the wave moves. Medium move in a direction parallel to the direction that the wave moves.
Categories of Waves
Anatomy of wave
The linear wave equation
Properties of wave
Categories of Waves
Anatomy of wave
The linear wave equation
Properties of wave
Anatomy of wave Frequency f (Hz) : ____________________________ Period T (s) : ____________________________ Velocity v (m/s) : ____________________________ f = 1 T
Anatomy of wave
v = fλ
v =
s
t
Anatomy of wave Crest : ________________________________ Trough : ________________________________ Ray : ________________________________ Wavefront : ________________________________
Y t X Anatomy of wave In phase : ________________________________ Out of phase : ________________________________ Phase : _______________________________
WAV E introduction
ANU Scientists create a Tractor Beam on water
Categories of Waves
Anatomy of wave
The linear wave equation
Properties of wave
Wave Equation
the linear of y = Asinθ y = Asin( ω t) y = Asin( ω t ± 2 π λ x) y = Asin(ωt ± kx)
k (wave number)
k = 2π λ