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    Waves

    Introduction to Waves:

     What are Waves?

     Waves are vibrations or disturbances that transfer energy without transferring matter from one place
    to another.

     They can be seen in various forms, from water ripples to sound and light.

    Types of Waves:
    Transverse Waves:

     Definition: Transverse waves are waves in which the particles vibrate perpendicular to the direction of wave
    travel.
     Examples: Light waves, ripples on water, electromagnetic waves.
     Characteristics:
    o Crests (high points) and troughs (low points) represent the maximum and minimum points of the
    wave, respectively.
    o The wave motion is perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer.

    Longitudinal Waves:

     Definition: Longitudinal waves are waves in which particles vibrate parallel to the direction of wave travel.
     Examples: Sound waves, seismic waves.
     Characteristics:
    o Compression (high-pressure regions) and rarefaction (low-pressure regions) are formed in the wave.
    o The wave motion occurs in the same direction as the energy transfer.
    Key Terms and Formulas:

    Wavelength (λ):
     Definition: Wavelength is the distance between two successive points in a wave that are in phase.

     Symbol: λ

     Unit: Meters (m)

    Frequency (ƒ):
     Definition: Frequency is the number of complete waves passing a point in a given time.

     Symbol: ƒ

     Unit: Hertz (Hz)

    Amplitude
     The amplitude of a wave is the height of its peak above the midline.

    One Hz means one cycle per second.

    Time Period (T):


     Definition: Time period is the time taken for one complete wave to pass a point.

     Symbol: T

     Unit: Seconds (s)

    Wave Speed (v):


    (Relation between Velocity, Wavelength, and Frequency):

    Definition: Wave speed is the speed at which the wave propagates through a medium.

    Formula for Wave Speed (v):

    Wave speed (v) is the product of wavelength (λ) and frequency (ƒ). Unit is meter per second (m/s).

    v = ƒλ

    v = λ/T (f=1/T)

    To find Wavelength,

    λ = v/f

    λ = vT (T=1/f)
    Numerical Problems:
    Example 1: Calculate the wavelength of a wave traveling at a speed of 300 m/s with a frequency of 50 Hz.

     Given: Wave speed (v) = 300 m/s, Frequency (ƒ) = 50 Hz

     Formula: v = ƒλ

     Rearranging the formula to find wavelength: λ = v / ƒ

     Substituting the given values: λ = 300 m/s / 50 Hz = 6 meters

    Example 2: If a wave has a wavelength of 8 meters and a frequency of 20 Hz, what is its wave speed?

     Given: Wavelength (λ) = 8 meters, Frequency (ƒ) = 20 Hz

     Formula: v = ƒλ

     Substituting the given values: v = 20 Hz * 8 meters = 160 m/s

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