- Main characteristics of waves
- Amplitude
- Cycle
- Crest
- Elongation
- Frequency
- Wavelength
- Node
- Period
- Valley
- Velocity of propagation
- References
The waves are characterized by producing periodic and continuous movements. Thanks to this, the precise description of the behavior of phenomena such as the vibrations of a particle or of a body is possible.
Waves are defined as the propagation of a disturbance of a property (magnetic, electric field, pressure, etc.), through a medium that can be air, water or even a vacuum, where energy transport takes place but not of matter.
The propagated physical magnitude can be expressed as a function of position or time. With reference to material waves, it is important to emphasize that it is necessary for them to propagate through an elastic medium, since it can deform and recover as the waves pass.
Main characteristics of waves
After having studied and analyzed the waves in depth, it was concluded that they have certain elements that allowed scientists to discover new characteristics of them today.
Amplitude
The amplitude is the maximum distance or elongation of the wave calculated vertically. It can also be defined as the displacement of the wave from the equilibrium point to the valley.
Cycle
The cycle of a wave consists of the path or oscillation, from the node where the path of the crest begins, to the node where the path of the valley begins.
Crest
The crest of a wave is defined as the highest part of a wave or its maximum saturation point in relation to the equilibrium position.
Elongation
The elongation of a wave is defined as the distance or perpendicular displacement made between the equilibrium position of the wave and the position of the wave in a given time.
Frequency
The frequency of the wave is the amount of waves that occur in a specific unit of time, where these waves advance a distance equal to (Hz = cycles / s). That is, it is the repetition of waves in a certain time.
Wavelength
The length of a wave is defined as the distance between two valleys or two ridges. The length of a wave is also defined as the minimum distance between two vibrating particles that have the same size and the same elongation or distance at all times.
This magnitude can be expressed in meters (m), kilometers (km) or in any other internationally accepted unit of length.
Node
The node of a wave is defined as the point where the wave crosses the line or point of balance.
Period
The period of a wave is defined as the time that elapses while a complete wave is created, or the time during which one particle achieves a complete vibration until the next.
Valley
The valley of a wave is defined as the lowest part of a wave in relation to its equilibrium position.
Velocity of propagation
The speed of propagation of a wave is defined as the space that a wave has traveled in a certain time.
References
- Amplitude. Retrieved on December 16, 2017, from Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org
- Frequency. Retrieved on December 16, 2017, from Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org
- Phase Velocity. Retrieved on December 16, 2017, from Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org
- Wave Characteristics. Retrieved on December 16, 2017, from Brightstorm: brightstorm.com
- Wave. Retrieved on December 16, 2017, from Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org
- Wavelength. Retrieved on December 16, 2017, from Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org