Waves Properties
Wave Speed
Wavelength
Amplitude of a Wave
Amplitude is the maximum positive displacement from
the undisturbed position of the medium to the top of a
crest.
Wave Frequency
The frequency of a wave refers to how often the
particles of the medium vibrate when a wave passes
through the medium. A part of a Wave refers to how
many waves are made per time interval. This is usually
described as how many cycles or oscillations made per
second. If twenty oscillations are made per second, then
the frequency is said to be twenty cycles per second,
written as 20 cps. The unit of frequency is Hertz (Hz)
where 1 Hz is equivalent to 1 cycle/second. A frequency
of 20 cps is represented as a frequency of 20 Hertz.
Different Types of Waves
Matter Waves
Surface Waves
Elastic Waves
Example :
When gas which when compressed tend to come to
its original position.
When sound is transmitted through the gas then it is
transmitted as an elastic wave.
Sound Waves
Properties :
1. Sound waves are longitudinal in nature.
2. Material medium is necessary for the propagation of
the sound waves.
3. The Speed of sound in air at N.T. P is 332 m/s.
4. The Sound is audible only between 20 Hz to 20
KHz.
Standing Waves