Class 11 Physics simulations · Waves

Travelling wave

Change amplitude, wavelength and frequency to see a wave move through a medium.

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What to notice

The pattern travels while each marked point oscillates about its own equilibrium position.

Key relation

v = fλ

Try this

Double frequency while keeping wavelength fixed. How does speed change?

What you can change

• Amplitude: 0.5 to 2.5 units
• Frequency: 0.2 to 2 Hz
• Wavelength: 1 to 4 m

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• Wave speed on a stretched rope
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