diff --git a/waves-characteristics.md b/waves-characteristics.md index dae368b..b0dc3e4 100644 --- a/waves-characteristics.md +++ b/waves-characteristics.md @@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ The movement of the disturbance through a medium due to repeated periodic motion of particles about their mean positions is known as a wave.
Types of Waves | +Types of Waves | |
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@@ -12,10 +12,11 @@ The movement of the disturbance through a medium due to repeated periodic motion
Mechanical Wave - *Periodic* disturbance which *requires material medium* (i.e. solid, liquid or gas) *for its propagation*.
These waves are characterized by the motion of the particles of a medium.
These waves have well defined characteristics.
+If the particles of a medium oscillate to and fro in the direction of wave propagation -> longitudinal wave If the particles of a medium oscillate to and fro perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation -> Transverse wave -+ |
ii. Electromagnetic Wave @@ -27,7 +28,8 @@ If the particles of a medium oscillate to and fro perpendicular to the direction |
iii. Matter Wave
In quantum mechanics, particles such as electrons and photons exhibit both wave-like and particle-like properties—a concept known as wave-particle duality. Matter waves refer to the wave aspect of this duality.
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