Standing waves, resonance

Introduction Standing Waves (Waves that are still in motion)  When a wave (sound, heat, light, etc.) is restricted to a finite region of space (string, pipe, hollow, etc. ), it produces a spectrum of vibrating patterns known as “standing waves”. A wave’s frequency is quantised when it is constrained. The existence of stationary states (energy […]

As we all know, many different types of energy, such as light and sound, travel through space in waves. A wave is defined by a number of characteristics, including its frequency, amplitude, and velocity. Various parameters, such as frequency, time period, wavelength, and amplitude are included in the definition of a wave in wave mechanics.

Beats are alternate loud and soft sounds. When two different sound frequencies interfere with each other, their difference sounds as beats. They are a result of the superposition of waves. Both sound waves involved have slightly different frequencies. When such waves overlap with each other, we obtain constructive and destructive parts in the resultant wave.

The interference of light is a natural phenomenon observed almost everywhere. A pair of light waves pass over each other and create interference. Interference typically takes place in electromagnetic waves, and the most obvious example of interference is seen in light. Optical interference is responsible for the formation of rainbows, or even the visibility of

Superposition is an important concept since it helps us understand the idea behind interference, diffraction, and standing waves.It is applicable to all kinds of waves, including water, sound, and even electromagnetic waves, but only under certain conditions. The Principle of Superposition states that – When two or more waves cross at a point, the displacement