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Types of mechanical waves (»úе²¨)
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Mechanical wave: disturbance that travels through a medium
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Transverse wave (ºá²¨): particles oscillate perpendicular to the direction of propagation
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Longitudinal wave (×ݲ¨): particles oscillate parallel to the direction of propagation
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Periodic waves |
Periodic wave: each particle undergoes a periodic motion as the wave propagates.
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Sinusoidal wave (ÕýÏÒ²¨): each particle undergoes a simple harmonic motion
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Wavelength: length of the smallest repeated pattern in space
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Periodic waves II |
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