Distinguish between progressive and stationary waves
Distinguish between progressive and stationary waves
Progressive waves | Stationary waves |
(i) There is energy flow along the wave
(ii) Vibrations have the same amplitudes and frequency (iii) Phases of vibrations changes for different points along the wave (iv) Particles in phase are nλ apart where n = 1,2,3 ……. |
(i) No energy flow
(ii) Amplitudes are different and depend on position along the wave (iii)Some points are permanently fixed (iv) Particles at distance apart are in phase |
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