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Wavefront with point X and Y on trough and crest respectively
Answer: Option B Wavefront is an imaginary line that joins all identical adjacent points that are in phase. So if you assume the circular...
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What happens to frequency and speed of water wave as it goes to shallow region? 2019PPp1q23
Once the wave is produced, the frequency remains constant. Hence speed V of the wave is directly proportional to the wavelength of the...
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Graphs of Transverse Wave
Transverse waves are waves in which travel perpendicular to the direction of vibration of particles.
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Jan 1, 20241 min read
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Which is a possible displacement-time graph for particle Y?
Answer: Option D
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Dec 31, 20231 min read
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Using Slinky Coil to demonstrate Transverse and Longitudinal Waves
Though slinky coil is commonly used to demonstrate transverse and longitudinal waves, you must not quote it as an example for either of...
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How to show wavefronts in a ripple tank
Wavefront is an imaginary line which joins all identical adjacent points (e.g. crests) in phase . Note that the distance between two...
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Dec 31, 20231 min read
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Determine the motion of the particles on transverse wave
Instead of imaging how the particles will move and guess their motion, there is a technique which can help you to determine that. In...
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2017PurePhyP2Q5 Two points on the rope wave with displacement-time graphs given
In this this question, the displacement-time graphs are given, which are different from displacement-distance graphs. In the...
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Oscillating or Vibrating Object in a Wave Motion
When an object is oscillating or vibrating in a wave motion , the speed of the object varies along the path. In this video, there are...
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Dec 31, 20231 min read
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Transverse Waves and Longitudinal Waves Simulations
Transverse waves  are waves in which the direction of the wave  is perpendicular to the direction of the vibration . e.g Light, water,...
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Nov 30, 20231 min read
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