Waves - Physics Concepts

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another without transferring matter.

Wave speed (v) = Frequency (f) × Wavelength (λ)

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive points that are in phase on a wave, such as crest to crest or trough to trough.

Frequency is the number of complete waves that pass a given point in one second, measured in Hertz (Hz).

Amplitude is the maximum displacement of points on a wave from its rest position, indicating the wave's energy.

The wave speed increases with increasing tension in the string.

A transverse wave is a wave in which the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave's propagation.

A longitudinal wave is a wave in which the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave's propagation.

Resonance is the phenomenon that occurs when an object is forced to vibrate at its natural frequency, resulting in a large amplitude.

The fundamental frequency is the lowest frequency at which a system oscillates, also known as the first harmonic.